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Beef and Cheese Burritos


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Meat

Description

A delicious mixture of ground beef, cream cheese, salsa, and cheddar wrapped in soft tortillas, baked to perfection.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 ounce packet taco seasoning (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ½ cup salsa
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus more for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 12 small flour tortillas
  • toppings as desired (see notes)

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.
  3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until almost fluffy. Slowly add in salsa and cheese and mix well.
  4. Take a tortilla and spread a spoonful of the salsa mixture in the center. Spoon some ground beef on top of the salsa mixture (enough to cover the salsa).
  5. Fold the tortilla up as you would a burrito. Place on a greased cookie sheet.
  6. Brush tops of the burritos with melted butter. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar on top.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and garnish with taco toppings.

Notes

  • Feel free to add toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, or additional salsa.
  • Leftover burritos can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg