Description
Beef & Cheese Burritos are a crowd-pleasing dish bursting with flavor and comfort. Tender ground beef combines with gooey cheese, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, these burritos are easy to customize and sure to satisfy every craving. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a family dinner, this recipe guarantees smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and bell peppers to the skillet; sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder; mix well.
- Reduce heat to low, sprinkle cheese over the mixture, and stir until melted.
- Lay tortillas flat and spoon filling onto one side. Fold sides in and roll tightly from the bottom up.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place burritos seam-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg