Beef And Cheese Burrito Recipe
Making a perfect Beef And Cheese Burrito Recipe at home is simpler than you think.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large tortillas (burrito size)
- Serving plates
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 lean
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add ground beef to the skillet carefully.
- Cook beef until completely browned, about 8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the cooked beef.
- Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix seasonings well and cook 2 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in microwave for 30 seconds.
- Place beef mixture in center of tortilla.
- Sprinkle cheese generously over the beef filling.
- Fold bottom edge up over the filling.
- Fold sides in toward the center tightly.
- Roll up completely to form burrito shape.
- Serve immediately while cheese is still melted.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for best flavor and moisture balance.
- Warm tortillas before assembly to prevent cracking during rolling.
- Don't overfill burritos or they'll be difficult to wrap properly.
- Let beef cool slightly before adding cheese to prevent melting.
- Drain beef fat thoroughly to avoid soggy tortillas.