Ground Beef Burritos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Savory Beef Filling
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
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½ teaspoon fine sea salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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½ cup warm water
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2 tablespoons rich tomato paste
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2 teaspoons smoky chili powder
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2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
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1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
→ Burrito Assembly
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Non-stick cooking spray for pan
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6 large soft flour tortillas
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1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
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1½ cups freshly cooked white rice
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1 can (15 oz) black beans, thoroughly rinsed and drained
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Season generously with salt and pepper, then cook until the beef is completely browned and the onion becomes translucent, about 6-8 minutes.
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Stir in the water, tomato paste, chili powder, Mexican oregano, garlic powder, and cumin until everything is well combined. Reduce heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the meat beautifully, roughly 3-5 minutes.
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Place one tortilla on a clean work surface. Layer ¼ cup of shredded cheese down the center, followed by ¼ cup of rice, ½ cup of the seasoned beef mixture, and ¼ cup of black beans. Keep the filling centered to make rolling easier.
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Starting from the end closest to you, fold the bottom edge over the filling, then fold in both sides snugly. Continue rolling tightly toward the top to create a secure burrito. Set aside seam-side down.
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Clean the skillet and spray with cooking spray over medium heat. Place each burrito seam-side down and cook for about 2 minutes until golden brown. Gently rotate to crisp all sides, turning every 2 minutes until beautifully golden all around.
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Continue with remaining tortillas and serve immediately while hot and crispy. These pair wonderfully with fresh guacamole, chunky salsa, and cool sour cream on the side.
# Notes:
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Store leftover burritos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. They reheat beautifully in a 350°F oven.
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For meal prep, you can freeze the seasoned beef mixture alone for up to 3 months, or wrap completed burritos in foil and freeze for the same duration.
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Feel free to customize the spice level by adjusting the chili powder, or swap in your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes, lettuce, or jalapeños.
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The key to perfectly crispy burritos is rolling them tightly and searing seam-side down first to seal the edges.