Description
A delicious and satisfying meal featuring cheesy beef burritos packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and fresh toppings, served alongside crispy homemade or baked fries. Perfect for a family dinner or casual get-together, this recipe takes about 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 hearty servings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Burritos
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend cheese)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced onions (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños (optional)
For the Fries
- 4 large potatoes, cut into fries (or 1 bag of frozen fries)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the fries.
- Prepare Fries: If using fresh potatoes, cut them into thin fries. Toss them in olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread the fries in a single layer on a baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
- Bake Fries: Bake the fries for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are crispy and golden brown. If using frozen fries, bake following the package instructions.
- Cook Beef: While fries bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease to avoid soggy burritos.
- Season the Beef: Add the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water to the cooked beef. Stir well and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beef.
- Assemble Burritos: Lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Spread a small amount of sour cream on each tortilla. Add a generous amount of the seasoned beef mixture, followed by shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, and optional toppings like diced onions, chopped cilantro, and pickled jalapeños.
- Roll Up Burritos: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll them up tightly to keep the filling secure inside.
- Serve: Serve the cheesy beef burritos warm alongside the crispy fries. Garnish with extra cilantro or fresh parsley if desired for added flavor and color.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use whole wheat tortillas.
- Customize the burrito toppings based on preferences; add avocado or sour cream substitutes as needed.
- Frozen fries can be substituted to save preparation time.
- Adjust seasoning amounts to taste, especially salt and spice levels.
- For extra melty cheese, you can briefly heat the assembled burritos in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito with fries
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
