Beef Burritos with Rice (Printable)
Hearty Mexican-inspired dish featuring seasoned beef, rice and fresh toppings wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Beef Filling
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp chili powder
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 1/3 cup tomato sauce
→ For the Rice
12 - 1 cup long grain white rice
13 - 2 cups water
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ For Assembly
15 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
16 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
17 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
18 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
19 - 1/2 cup sour cream
20 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
21 - 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
22 - 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
03 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant. Add tomato sauce and simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
06 - Lay out each tortilla. Spoon a portion of rice in the center, top with beef mixture, then add cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cilantro, black beans, and jalapeño if desired.
07 - Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to form a burrito. Serve immediately, or toast seam-side down in a dry skillet for 1–2 minutes for a crispier exterior.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of smoky spices with that perfectly seasoned beef creates layers of flavor that store-bought seasoning packets can never match.
- You can prepare most components ahead of time, making this your secret weapon for those chaotic weeknights when cooking feels impossible.
02 -
- Allowing the assembled meat mixture to simmer an extra 5 minutes concentrates the flavors dramatically – I discovered this by accident when interrupted by a phone call.
- Warming your tortillas properly isnt optional – room temperature ones will crack and split, turning your beautiful burrito into a messy disaster.
03 -
- Toast assembled burritos seam-side down in a dry cast-iron skillet for that game-changing textural contrast between crispy exterior and soft filling.
- Prepare extra of everything and store components separately rather than as assembled burritos – this prevents the dreaded soggy tortilla syndrome when reheating.