Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked black beans or pinto beans
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 small flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa
Instructions
- Cook Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or chicken with garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until fully cooked.
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine cooked meat, beans, rice, tomatoes, onions, and half of the cilantro. Mix well.
- Assemble Burritos: Lay out tortillas and distribute the filling evenly among them. Top with cheese.
- Roll Burritos: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the filling.
- Cook Burritos: In a skillet over medium heat, place burritos seam side down and cook until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook the other side.
- Serve: Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Garnish with the remaining cilantro.
Notes
Variations: Use different meats like pork or turkey, or go vegetarian with a mix of quinoa and roasted vegetables.
Make Ahead: These burritos can be made ahead and frozen. Wrap each burrito individually in foil and freeze. Reheat in the oven or microwave when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 per burrito
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
