Get ready to transform your weeknight dinner into a mouthwatering fiesta that'll have everyone begging for seconds! These Skillet Beef and Bean Burritos are the ultimate comfort food that combines the rich, savory flavors of seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a perfectly crispy tortilla. In just 25 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality meal that's so easy and delicious, it'll become your new go-to recipe for satisfying hunger and impressing your family or guests.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Break the meat into small crumbles using a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Cook the ground beef for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is completely browned and no pink remains. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sprinkle cumin, salt, and pepper over the beef. Stir to distribute the seasonings evenly throughout the meat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add the can of refried beans to the skillet. Stir to combine the beans with the seasoned beef, creating a uniform mixture.
- Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to make them more pliable.
- Lay out each tortilla and spoon the beef and bean mixture into the center of each tortilla, leaving space around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef and bean mixture.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll the burrito from bottom to top, creating a tight, sealed package.
- Return the rolled burritos to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side to create a crispy exterior and melt the cheese.
- Remove from heat and top each burrito with salsa before serving hot.
Tips
- For extra flavor, use lean ground beef (80/20) to ensure juiciness without excessive grease.
- Toast your spices briefly in the skillet before adding beef to enhance their aromatic qualities.
- Drain excess fat after cooking beef to prevent soggy burritos.
- Warm tortillas slightly to prevent cracking when folding.
- Use a non-stick skillet for the crispiest burrito exterior.
- Don't overfill your burritos - leave room to fold and seal properly.
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and melted cheese experience.
- Customize with additional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or chopped cilantro.
- Leftover burritos can be wrapped in foil and reheated in the oven for a quick meal later.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 550kcal
Carbohydrates: 40g
Protein: 35g
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 95mg
