Description
Beef and Cheese Burritos are a classic Tex-Mex favorite, combining seasoned ground beef with creamy cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (10-ounce) can cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning (optional, for additional flavor)
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For Assembly:
- Flour tortillas
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Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- Sliced black olives
- Chopped onions (white, red, or green)
- Sliced jalapeños
- Refried beans
- Mexican rice
- Additional salsa
- Jalapeño ranch dressing
- Taco sauce
- Guacamole or sliced avocados
- Sour cream
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro
- Tortilla chips or Fritos
Instructions
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Cook the Ground Beef: In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
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Prepare the Filling: Add the undiluted cheddar cheese soup, salsa, and taco seasoning (if using) to the cooked beef. Stir well to combine and let the mixture cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until heated through.
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Assemble the Burritos: Lay out the flour tortillas and spoon the beef and cheese mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Add any desired toppings.
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Fold and Serve: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll it up from the bottom to enclose the filling. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Cheddar Cheese Soup: The can of cheddar cheese soup typically calls for adding water. For this recipe, do not add water; use the soup undiluted to maintain a thick and creamy consistency.
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Topping Suggestions: Customize your burritos with a variety of toppings such as shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, onions, jalapeños, refried beans, Mexican rice, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, lime wedges, cilantro, tortilla chips, or Fritos.
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Serving Suggestions: These burritos pair well with sides like Mexican rice, refried beans, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 550kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 90mg