Seasoned ground beef with rice, beans, cheese, and fresh veggies wrapped in warm flour tortillas.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
12 - 1/3 cup water
→ Other Fillings
13 - 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
14 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
15 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
16 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
17 - 1 medium tomato, diced
18 - 1/2 cup sour cream
19 - 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
→ For Assembly
20 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-12 inch)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned completely, about 5-6 minutes.
03 - Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
04 - Add tomato paste and water, stirring to combine thoroughly. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the mixture slightly thickens. Remove from heat.
05 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and warm, about 20-30 seconds per tortilla.
06 - Lay each tortilla flat. Layer with one-quarter of the rice, beans, beef mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle with cilantro if using.
07 - Fold in both sides of the tortilla, then roll up tightly from the bottom to completely enclose the filling.
08 - Serve immediately, or place burritos seam-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes to create a crispy, golden exterior.
