Beef Burrito Beans Rice (Printable Version)

Hearty wrap with seasoned beef, beans, rice, cheese, and fresh toppings—perfectly balanced for easy enjoyment.

# What You Need:

→ Beef Filling

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 medium 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 - 1/4 cup tomato sauce or salsa

→ Beans and Rice

12 - 1 cup cooked white rice
13 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
15 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
16 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Assembly

18 - 4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
19 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
20 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
21 - 1 medium tomato, diced
22 - 1/2 cup sour cream
23 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
24 - Hot sauce or salsa, to serve

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
02 - Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat.
04 - In another skillet, combine cooked rice, black beans, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice. Warm over low heat for 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
06 - Lay a tortilla flat and spoon a quarter of the rice and bean mixture onto the center. Top with a quarter of the beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
07 - Fold in the sides and roll up tightly into a burrito. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings. Serve immediately with extra salsa or hot sauce on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under an hour with minimal cleanup afterward
  • The seasoned beef filling freezes beautifully so you can batch cook and have burritos ready for busy weeks
  • Everyone can customize their own toppings so picky eaters and adventurous eaters both get exactly what they want
02 -
  • Drain the beef thoroughly after browning or your burritos will become soggy from the inside out
  • Let the beef filling cool slightly before assembling so it does not steam the tortillas and make them tear
  • Do not overfill your tortillas or they will burst while rolling
03 -
  • Mix a little cheese into the warm rice and beans while heating so every bite has melted goodness
  • Warm your serving plates in the oven for a few minutes to keep burritos hot longer
  • Have all your toppings prepped and ready in separate bowls before you start assembling

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