Delicious Beef and Cheese Burritos | Great For Spring Break

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber, while corn tortillas are often cheaper.

Brown 2 pounds of ground beef in a skillet until no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces.

Drain the ground beef and return it to the skillet.

Add 1 packet of taco seasoning to the beef and mix well.

Pour in 1/2 cup of water and stir to combine, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Mash the ranch style beans in a bowl or leave them whole, then add them to the beef mixture, heating everything through.

Add chopped jalapenos to the mixture and stir well.

Mix in 1/2 of the mild cheddar cheese, adjusting the amount to your taste.

Lay a large flour tortilla flat and spoon a portion of the beef mixture onto the center.

Fold the sides of the tortilla in and roll it up tightly from the bottom, tucking in the sides as you go.

Secure the burrito with a toothpick if needed to prevent it from unrolling.

Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat for frying the burritos.

Place the burritos seam-side down in the skillet and fry until golden brown, flipping to ensure even cooking.

Monitor the heat to avoid burning, cooking at a low temperature for about 5 minutes per side.

Once cooked, remove the burritos from the skillet and let them cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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