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Beef Burrito Recipe

Hearty baked beef burritos filled with seasoned beef, beans, rice, and cheese for an easy crowd-pleasing meal.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 burritos

Ingredients
  

  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (93/7)
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning packet see note 1
  • 3/4 cup mild red enchilada sauce see note 2
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans optional, drained and rinsed
  • 1 batch cilantro-lime rice or white rice see note 3
  • 8 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 16-ounce can refried beans
  • 2 packed cups sharp Cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • toppings as desired: sour cream, avocado or guacamole, pico de gallo, and salsa

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • sheet pan (15 x 10 inches), dark-colored
  • Spatula
  • Can opener
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a dark-colored sheet pan with cooking spray.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the finely diced onion and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes, pushing the onion to the pan edges.
  4. Add the ground beef to the center of the skillet, sear until browned, then break up and cook through, about 3–5 minutes; drain excess grease if needed.
  5. Reduce heat to medium, stir in the taco seasoning, and cook 1–3 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Pour in the enchilada sauce, simmer until the mixture thickens slightly, then remove from heat and stir in the drained and rinsed black beans if using; let cool slightly.
  7. Warm the refried beans if desired (microwave or stovetop) so they’re easy to spread.
  8. Lay out a tortilla, spread a portion of refried beans down the center, add some cilantro-lime or white rice, then top with the seasoned beef mixture and a sprinkle of shredded Cheddar.
  9. Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then roll tightly to form a burrito; repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
  10. Lightly spray each rolled burrito with cooking spray and place them spaced apart on the prepared sheet pan.
  11. Bake at 375°F for 8 minutes, flip each burrito, then bake an additional 5 minutes until crisped.
  12. Let the burritos rest about 5 minutes before serving, and serve with desired toppings such as sour cream, avocado or guacamole, pico de gallo, and salsa.
  13. Optional: Instead of baking, crisp burritos in a skillet over medium heat until golden on both sides.

Notes

  • See packet instructions for taco seasoning variations.
  • Use mild or spicy enchilada sauce to adjust heat.
  • Drain and rinse canned black beans to reduce sodium.
  • Warm refried beans before assembling so they spread easily.
  • Let baked burritos rest 5 minutes so fillings set before serving.