Description
Cheesy beef burritos with fries combine Mexican-inspired flavors and comfort food in one hearty meal. Crispy tortillas stuffed with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese pair perfectly with golden french fries for a satisfying dinner. You will crave these again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups (226 g) shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 lb (454 g) frozen French fries (or homemade)
- Salt to taste
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Jalapeno slices
Instructions
- Fry Preparation: Craft crispy fries through package guidelines or homemade method using baking or air-frying techniques. Keep warm on a designated plate to preserve temperature and crunchiness.
- Meat Sautéing: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine ground beef and onions. Cook until beef caramelizes and onions become translucent, carefully draining excess fat to ensure a perfect texture.
- Seasoning and Simmering: Integrate taco seasoning with a water splash into the meat mixture. Stir comprehensively, allowing the filling to reduce and thicken for approximately 20 minutes, developing rich flavor complexity.
- Tortilla and Filling Assembly: Warm tortillas to enhance pliability. Center the seasoned beef mixture, creating a robust foundational layer. Generously distribute shredded cheese to create a melting blanket, then strategically position crispy fries for textural intrigue.
- Garnishing and Customization: Embellish with preferred accompaniments such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole. Employ precise folding techniques by tucking tortilla sides inward and rolling from the bottom edge to secure a compact burrito structure.
- Final Preparation: Briefly sear assembled burritos in a hot skillet to melt cheese and develop a golden crisp exterior. Slice diagonally and serve immediately, presenting a visually appealing and flavor-packed meal complemented by additional fries or selected garnishes.
Notes
- Manage Meat Moisture: Drain excess fat thoroughly after browning beef to prevent soggy burritos and maintain a concentrated, rich flavor profile.
- Control Tortilla Temperature: Warm tortillas gently to enhance flexibility without causing tears or brittleness, ensuring smooth wrapping and preventing structural collapse.
- Layer Strategically: Place cheese directly on warm meat to facilitate melting, creating a seamless binding layer that enhances overall burrito texture and taste.
- Optimize Cheese Melt: Sear assembled burritos briefly in a hot skillet to develop a crispy exterior and achieve perfect cheese melting without overcooking the tortilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 735
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg