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Cheesy Beef and Bean Burritos with Spanish Rice
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef with the diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion softens.
  • Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin, then cook for one minute until the spices smell fragrant.
  • Add the drained pinto beans and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and coats the mixture. Season with salt and pepper, then set the beef filling aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, diced tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  • While the rice finishes, lay the tortillas on a work surface. Spoon the beef and bean mixture down the center of each tortilla, roll them tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the rolled burritos. Place under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts and begins to bubble.
  • Fluff the Spanish rice with a fork and serve it alongside the burritos.

Notes

Warm the tortillas briefly in the microwave before rolling so they fold without cracking. If the rice absorbs liquid too quickly, add a splash more broth near the end of cooking. Leftovers reheat well in a covered skillet with a teaspoon of water to keep the rice moist.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Equipment: Large skillet, Medium saucepan, Baking dish