Description
Delicious burritos with seasoned beef, molten cheese, and bright accompaniments, all wrapped in a crisp tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup beef stock or low-sodium broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
- 4 large flour tortillas (10–12-inch)
- 1 tbsp butter, softened
- Pickled jalapeños or quick-pickled red onions, fined sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Sour cream or crema
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: grate cheeses, warm tortillas, and have toppings ready.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Brown the beef by adding oil and the ground beef. Press and let it sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes.
- Push beef to the side, add onion, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft; add garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds.
- Stir in tomato paste, cumin, and chili powder; toast briefly. Deglaze with warm beef stock.
- Simmer until liquid reduces and clings to the meat. Season to taste.
- Assemble: lay a tortilla flat, spoon 1/4 of the beef mixture down the center, and top with cheese and toppings.
- Fold and seal the burrito tightly. Brush with softened butter.
- Crisp in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 2 minutes, then slice and serve with lime wedges and crema.
Notes
To prevent sogginess, reduce the meat sauce until it clings to the beef. Brown in batches for deep caramelization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg