Crispy Beef Burritos

Name: Crispy Beef Burritos
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 0.2 lb Ground Beef; 0.4 tbsp Tomato Paste; 0.2 tsp Salt; 0.2 tsp Pepper; 0.2 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.2 tsp Chili Powder; 0.1 tsp Paprika; 0.1 tsp Oregano; 0.1 tsp Cumin; 3/4 tbsp Water; 0.1 Onion; 1 large (10-inch)s of Tortilla; 0.2 cups Cheese, shredded

These crispy beef burritos are filled with well-seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and a savory tomato-spice mixture, then pan-fried until the tortillas turn golden and crunchy. They make a hearty, satisfying meal with plenty of bold flavor in every bite.

These crispy beef burritos are filled with well-seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and a savory tomato-spice mixture, then pan-fr... Show more

By Zach 👨🏻‍🍳 · Original recipe

Health Grade

B- · Healthy

Time

30 min

Price

1,79 €

Calories

651 kcal

quick

easy

high protein

low sugar

Method

Wash the onion

Rinse the Onion under cool running water, then pat it dry so it is easier and safer to cut.

Dice the onion

Peel the onion and dice it into small, even pieces so it softens quickly and blends nicely into the filling rather than leaving big chunky bites.

Brown the beef

Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and let it get hot for about 1 minute. Add the Ground Beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula into small crumbles as it browns. Keep stirring and spreading it out so the meat cooks evenly and develops good color instead of steaming.

Season the filling

When the beef is mostly cooked, stir in the Tomato Paste, diced onion, Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Chili Powder, Paprika, Oregano, and Cumin. Mix well so the seasonings and tomato paste coat every bit of meat evenly and the spices become fragrant.

Cook the beef mixture

Pour in 3 to 4 tablespoons of Water and keep cooking, stirring often, until the beef is fully browned, the onion has softened, and the mixture looks moist but not watery. You want a filling that holds together in the tortilla without dripping.

Roll the burritos

Warm the Tortillas briefly if they feel stiff so they bend without cracking. Lay one tortilla flat, sprinkle a small handful of Cheese (shredded) across the center, spoon some beef filling on top, then add another light layer of cheese over the meat. Fold in the sides, roll the tortilla up tightly, and place it seam-side down. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Fry until crispy

Pour enough oil into a clean skillet to come about 1/2 inch deep and heat it over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully place the burritos seam-side down in the pan and fry until crisp and deeply golden, about 1 to 2 minutes per side, turning as needed to brown all sides evenly. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain briefly, then serve warm while the outside is crunchy and the cheese inside is melty.