Beef Burrito Beans Rice (Printer-friendly)
Hearty, seasoned beef combined with creamy beans, fluffy rice, and fresh, flavorful toppings.
# 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 can (15 oz) 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 for serving
# 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 Tips:
01 -
- The beef filling gets this incredible depth from smoked paprika that I discovered by accident when my regular paprika went missing
- Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all day planning it
- The rice and bean mixture absorbs all those spices while warming, creating these little pockets of flavor in every bite
02 -
- Overfilling seems like a great idea until everything explodes while you are rolling
- Lettuce goes on last or it will wilt from the heat of the beef and rice
- Letting the beef filling cool for even 5 minutes makes assembly so much easier
03 -
- Warm your tortillas properly or they will crack and tear while rolling
- Drain the beef thoroughly before adding spices or the mixture will be greasy