Beef Burrito with Beans (Printable)
A flavorful combination of seasoned beef, beans, and spiced rice wrapped in a warm tortilla.
# What You Need:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/2 cup tomato sauce
12 - 1/4 cup beef broth
→ Beans
13 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
15 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
16 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Mexican Rice
17 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
18 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
19 - 1 clove garlic, minced
20 - 1/2 cup diced onion
21 - 1/2 cup tomato sauce
22 - 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
23 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
24 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Assembly
25 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
26 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
27 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
28 - 1 medium tomato, diced
29 - 1/2 cup sour cream
30 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and sauté until lightly golden, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and onion; cook until softened, 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
02 - While rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute, then add ground beef. Cook, breaking up meat, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add tomato sauce and beef broth. Simmer until thickened, 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
03 - In a small saucepan, combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Heat over medium until warmed through, about 3-4 minutes. Lightly mash with a fork if desired.
04 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable. On each tortilla, layer beef mixture, beans, Mexican rice, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Fold sides in, then roll up tightly from the bottom. Place seam-side down.
05 - Toast burritos in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side for a crispy exterior.
06 - Cut burritos in half, garnish with sour cream and fresh cilantro.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The beef filling gets deeply savory from a blend of spices that tastes like it simmered all day even though it comes together in under 15 minutes
- Mexican rice transforms plain white rice into something fragrant and comforting with just a few pantry ingredients
- Everything can be prepped ahead so assembling the burritos feels effortless
02 -
- Dont skip toasting the raw rice before adding liquid because this step is what creates those distinct fluffy grains instead of mushy rice
- Warm your tortillas before assembling or they will tear when you try to fold them
- Let the beef filling cool slightly before assembling so it doesnt make the tortilla soggy
03 -
- Use a potato masher to lightly smash some of the beans creating a creamier texture that helps bind the burrito filling together
- Sprinkle cheese directly onto the warm tortilla before adding other toppings so it melts slightly and acts as glue