Description
A quick and delicious beef burrito recipe that pleases the whole family with tender beef and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or any cooking oil)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained (or kidney beans)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (like cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (or your favorite spices)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Salsa or pico de gallo (optional for serving)
- Sour cream (optional for serving)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until it softens.
- Toss in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the ground beef or turkey, cooking until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Drain any excess fat, then sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat and stir well.
- Mix in the drained black beans and corn, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Place a tortilla on a clean surface and add a scoop of the beef mixture down the center, followed by cheese.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll tightly from the bottom up.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Optionally toast in a pan for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, use whole-wheat tortillas, extra-lean meat, or substitute with beans and veggies for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg