Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is like preparing for a little culinary adventure. Here’s what you’ll need for these delightful burritos:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, chopped cilantro
For those who fancy a bit of experimenting, you can substitute the ground beef with turkey or even a plant-based alternative. And if you fancy a touch of sweetness, a pinch of cinnamon, as my mum would say, never hurts!
Instructions
Now, let’s roll up our sleeves and transform these ingredients into a sumptuous feast:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the beef.
- Add the cooked rice and black beans to the skillet, mixing everything thoroughly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in half of the shredded cheese, letting it melt into the mixture.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.
- Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and add any desired toppings.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll it up tightly into a burrito.
- Serve immediately, or if you prefer, toast them lightly in the skillet for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
