Description

This Beef Burrito is a delightful dish featuring savory ground beef, black beans, and melted cheese wrapped in a soft tortilla, perfect for a satisfying dinner or a quick snack.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon canola oil or neutral cooking oil of choice
1 pound lean ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 small yellow or white onion (¼-inch diced)
1 (15-ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup prepared salsa
6 burrito-size flour tortillas (about 10 inches)
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar, or Mexican blend cheese
Sour cream
Avocado
Hot sauce
Chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef into the skillet, pressing it down to form a large patty and letting it sizzle for 3 to 4 minutes.
Sprinkle chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika over the beef and add the diced onion.
Break the beef into small pieces with a spoon and cook until it's fully browned, about 4 minutes more.
Stir in the black beans and salsa, cooking until the mixture is heated through and the liquid reduces, about 1 minute.
Assemble each burrito by placing a tortilla on a surface, adding cheese, beef mixture, and more cheese in the center.
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it to secure the filling.
Warm a nonstick skillet and brown the burrito seam side down for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until golden, then serve with toppings.

Notes

Using low-sodium beans helps control the overall sodium content of the dish.
Feel free to customize toppings to your taste with fresh ingredients like cilantro and avocado.
These burritos can be made ahead and stored for quick meals throughout the week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burrito
Calories: 400
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 60mg