Description
Beef and Rice Burritos provide a quick, budget‑friendly dinner that’s packed with protein, fiber, and melty cheese. This easy recipe combines seasoned ground smoked beef, fluffy rice, black beans, and Mexican spices wrapped in soft tortillas, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect for meal‑prep, lunchboxes, or a fast family dinner, these handheld burritos deliver bold flavor, satisfying texture, and convenient storage. Follow our step‑by‑step guide for the best results every time. Enjoy today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large tortillas
- Optional toppings: salsa, sour cream, avocado
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the beef, stirring well.
- Stir in the cooked rice and black beans, mixing until combined and heated through.
- Lay out tortillas and fill each with the beef and rice mixture, then top with cheese.
- Roll up each tortilla tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
- Place burritos seam-side down on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Serve with optional toppings and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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