Description
Cheesy Beef Burritos deliver a fast, flavorful dinner packed with smoked beef, corn, black beans, bell peppers, and a creamy green chile cheese sauce. This easy recipe creates handheld meals that are high in protein and perfect for busy families. In just 25 minutes you’ll have tender beef wrapped in warm flour tortillas, topped with optional shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa. Ideal for budget friendly weeknight cooking, these burritos offer satisfying texture and bold Mexican-inspired taste
Ingredients
- 2 cups smoked beef, shredded
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup onions, diced
- 1 cup green chile cheese sauce
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Sour cream and salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine shredded smoked beef, corn, black beans, diced bell peppers, and onions; cook 5‑7 minutes until vegetables soften and mixture is heated through.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in the green chile cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet (20 seconds per side) or microwave covered with a damp paper towel for about 30 seconds.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface, add a generous portion of the beef mixture, sprinkle optional shredded cheese, fold sides and roll tightly; place seam‑side down in a baking dish.
- Bake the assembled burritos for 10‑15 minutes, until the cheese on top is bubbly and the burritos are heated through.
- Let the burritos rest one minute, then serve with sour cream, salsa, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- add a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika to the filling. Use low‑fat cheese sauce to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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