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Beefy Melt Burrito

A delicious and hearty burrito filled with seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, perfect for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably 80/20 for flavor
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For Assembly
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1 cup salsa for serving
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1 medium tomato diced

Method
 

Prepare the Beef Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  3. Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
Assemble the Burritos
  1. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  2. Place a generous amount of the beef filling in the center of each tortilla.
  3. Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, and a spoonful of sour cream and salsa.
  4. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
Cook the Burritos
  1. Return the burritos to the skillet seam-side down and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
  2. Remove from heat and wrap in aluminum foil to keep warm until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. Guacamole and jalapeños make great additions.

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