Beef and Bean Burritos | Mexican Style Burrito

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 cheaper.

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 less expensive.

Add 2 pounds of 90/10 ground chuck to a skillet.

Chop and add 1 medium onion to the skillet with the beef.

Sauté until the onion is soft.

Drain excess grease from the skillet.

Add 6 minced garlic cloves to the beef and onion mixture.

Season with salt, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and pepper; mix well.

Add refried beans to the skillet and reduce heat.

Stir in sour cream and a cup of homemade salsa; heat through.

Taste the mixture to ensure flavor is good.

Assemble burritos with the beef and bean mixture, Mexican cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes.

Top with cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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