Beef and Bean Burrito Filling Recipe 🌯
Description: This versatile beef and bean burrito filling is perfect not only for stuffing burritos but also for creating delicious taco salads. With a medley of flavors from onions, garlic, ground beef, and a blend of spices, it’s a hearty and satisfying dish. Add your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream to customize it to your liking. ¡Qué delicioso!
Recipe Category: Beans
Keywords: Meat, < 15 Mins
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Onion | 2 |
| Garlic | 1 |
| Ground beef | 2 lbs |
| Chili powder | 2 tbsp |
| Cumin | 1 tbsp |
| Tomato sauce | 1 can |
| Refried beans | 1 can |
| Oil | 1 tbsp |
| Salt | To taste |
| Pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
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Saute the Onion:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until tender and translucent, stirring occasionally, for about 3-5 minutes.
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Cook the Beef:
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate the ground beef into the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until the meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
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Seasoning Blend:
- Sprinkle in the chili powder and cumin, ensuring they evenly coat the beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the spices according to your preference.
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Simmer with Tomato Sauce:
- Pour in the tomato sauce, stirring to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
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Add Refried Beans:
- Once the sauce has simmered, add the refried beans to the skillet, stirring well to incorporate them with the beef mixture.
- Continue to cook and stir until the beans are heated through and well blended with the other ingredients, about 3-5 minutes more.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Your flavorful beef and bean burrito filling is now ready to be enjoyed! Use it to stuff large flour tortillas for burritos or as a topping for taco salads.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, grated cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 264.7
- Fat Content: 14.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 57.3mg
- Sodium Content: 375.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14.3g
- Fiber Content: 4.5g
- Sugar Content: 1.4g
- Protein Content: 18.6g
Recipe Yield: 12 Large Burritos
This savory beef and bean burrito filling recipe yields enough to stuff 12 large burritos, making it ideal for feeding a crowd or for meal prep. Whether you’re craving a comforting burrito or a hearty taco salad, this flavorful filling is sure to satisfy your cravings. Enjoy the rich blend of spices, tender beef, and creamy beans in every delicious bite!
