Beefy Melt Burritos: A Recipe for the Ultimate Comfort Food
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- Taco seasoning
- Olive oil
- Large flour tortillas
- Shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart until fully cooked (5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- Add chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, and spices. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave for easy rolling.
- Assemble burritos by placing beef filling and cheese onto each tortilla; fold sides in and roll tightly.
- Cook assembled burritos seam-side down in the skillet until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side), or bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (200g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg