Description
This hearty beef burrito recipe with Fiery Red Salsa Stripe offers a satisfying, easy-to-make dinner perfect for busy families. It combines spiced beef and fresh salsa for a vibrant, comforting meal with big flavors and customizable options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef, lean or regular
- 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup (150g))
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 Tbsp pre-minced)
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning (or homemade blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika)
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste (or 0.5 cup tomato sauce)
- 0.5 cup beef broth (120ml)
- 1 (14.5 oz (411g)) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 small jalapeno or serrano pepper (adjust to heat preference, remove seeds for milder)
- 0.25 cup roughly chopped onion (40g)
- 1 clove roughly chopped garlic
- 0.25 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 8–10 large flour tortillas (10–12 inch)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (115g) (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 2 cups cooked rice (360g) (optional)
- 1 (15 oz (425g)) can black beans or pinto beans, rinsed, drained
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, shredded lettuce, extra salsa
Instructions
- Prep Your Filling: In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until they soften and become fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
- Flavor the Beef: Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato paste, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
- Whip Up the Fiery Red Salsa: While the beef simmers, combine diced tomatoes, jalapeno (seeds removed for less heat), onion, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth but still with a little texture (about 30 seconds). Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Warm the Tortillas: Lightly warm each tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15-20 seconds per side, or stack them wrapped in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-45 seconds, until soft and flexible.
- Assemble Your Burritos: Lay a warm tortilla flat. Spoon about 0.5 cup of beef filling down the center, leaving clear space at the ends. Add a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese, a spoonful of cooked rice (if using), and a small handful of black beans. Drizzle a vibrant stripe of the homemade Fiery Red Salsa Stripe down the center.
- Fold and Wrap: Fold in the sides of the tortilla over the filling first. Then, tightly roll it up from the bottom, tucking in the filling as you go to form a snug, plump burrito.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your burritos immediately, garnished with optional toppings like sour cream or guacamole.
Notes
For dietary options, use corn or gluten-free tortillas for gluten-free, or skip cheese or use dairy-free alternatives for dairy-free. Increase fiber with whole wheat tortillas, more beans, and veggies. Consider making a double batch of salsa to use with chips later.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 550 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: beef burrito, Tex-Mex, easy dinner, family-friendly, quick meal, spicy, customizable, Fiery Red Salsa, stovetop