Beef Burritos Rice Beans (Printable Version)
Satisfying burritos with seasoned beef, fluffy rice, beans, cheese, and fresh veggies wrapped in warm tortillas.
# Ingredient List:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp chili powder
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/3 cup beef broth or water
→ Rice
13 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
14 - 2 cups water
15 - 1/2 tsp salt
16 - 1 tbsp lime juice
17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
→ Beans
18 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
19 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
20 - 1/4 tsp chili powder
21 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Assembly
22 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
23 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
24 - 1 cup salsa
25 - 1/2 cup sour cream
26 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
27 - 1 large tomato, diced
# How to Make:
01 - Rinse the rice under cold water. In a saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in lime juice and cilantro if using.
02 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Add beef broth or water and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
03 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
05 - Lay a tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon a portion of rice, beef mixture, and beans down the center. Top with cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. Fold in sides and roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
06 - Serve burritos warm, with extra salsa and sour cream if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything comes together in under an hour, including the rice
- The beef filling gets even better overnight, so you will want extras
02 -
- Tortillas must be warm or they will crack the moment you try to fold them
- Let the beef mixture cool slightly before assembling or your cheese will melt too fast and make everything slippery
03 -
- Spread your fillings in a line rather than a pile, leaving at least two inches of tortilla clear at the bottom
- Fold the sides in first, then roll from the bottom up, tucking tightly as you go