Epic Beef Burrito Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean; can be substituted with ground turkey or plant‑based mince)
• 1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade blend)
• 1 pinch Salt (to taste)
• 1 can (10 oz) Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (no need to drain)
• 0.5 medium Onion (chopped fine)
• 2 tablespoons Water (splash to create sauce)
• 4 large (10‑inch) Flour Tortillas (warm before filling)
• 1 cup Refried Beans (canned or homemade)
• 1 cup Cooked Rice (leftover or instant rice prepared)
• 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (or Mexican blend)
• 0.5 cup Lettuce (shredded; iceberg or romaine)
• 0.5 cup Tomato (diced fresh)
• 2 tablespoons Onion (topping) (thinly sliced for garnish)
• to taste Hot Sauce or Salsa (optional for serving)

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients

   Chop the half onion, dice the tomato, shred the lettuce, open the can of Rotel and beans, and measure out the rice and cheese.

   Time: PT5M

2. Warm Tortillas

   Heat the skillet over medium heat and warm each tortilla for about 30 seconds per side, or wrap them in foil and microwave for 20 seconds.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium

3. Brown the Beef

   Add the ground beef to the hot skillet, break it up with a spatula, and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium-High

4. Add Seasonings and Simmer

   Stir in the taco seasoning, pinch of salt, the whole can of Rotel, the chopped onion, and a splash of water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and the mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Assemble the Burritos

   Lay a warm tortilla flat, spread 2‑3 tablespoons of beans, then a spoonful of rice, add a generous scoop of the beef mixture, sprinkle cheese, then top with lettuce, tomato and extra onion. Fold the sides and roll tightly.

   Time: PT5M

6. Serve

   Serve the burritos immediately with hot sauce or salsa on the side. Optionally, crisp each burrito in the skillet for 1 minute per side.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

35g

Fat

15g

Fiber

4g