Description
Cheesy Beef Burritos with Fries are a delightful fusion of savory ground beef, gooey cheese, and crispy fries wrapped in warm tortillas—ideal for family dinners or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup refried beans (canned)
- 2 cups frozen French fries
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the frozen fries package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked (about 5 minutes). Stir in cumin and chili powder.
- Mix in the refried beans and heat through for an additional 3 minutes.
- Lay a tortilla flat, scoop the beef mixture into the center, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, fold the sides, and roll tightly.
- Place burritos seam-side down on a baking sheet; bake alongside frozen fries for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve hot with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or corn to the beef mixture.
- Substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg