Beef Burrito Beans Rice (Printable)
A filling blend of seasoned ground beef, beans, and rice wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
07 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
10 - ½ cup tomato sauce
→ Rice
11 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
12 - 2 cups water or chicken broth
13 - 1 teaspoon salt
14 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
→ Beans
15 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
16 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
17 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
18 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Assembly
19 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
20 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
21 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
22 - 1 medium tomato, diced
23 - ½ cup sour cream
24 - ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
# Directions:
01 - Combine rice, water or broth, salt, and cumin in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
04 - Combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
05 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and easy to fold.
06 - Lay out each tortilla. Add about ¼ of the rice, beef mixture, and beans. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and cilantro if desired. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one skillet except the rice, meaning fewer dishes and more time to actually eat
- The seasonings are simple but they layer beautifully, creating that restaurant quality flavor without any fancy techniques
02 -
- Do not overfill the tortillas or they will burst when you try to fold them
- Let the beef mixture cool slightly before assembling so the tortilla does not get soggy
03 -
- Toast the tortillas lightly in the pan for extra flavor and structure
- Spread a thin layer of refried beans before adding other fillings to help everything stick together