Cheesy Burrito Tex-Mex (Printable Version)
Hearty, cheesy beef with creamy sauce and crunchy chip bits rolled up for a wildly satisfying Tex-Mex bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Filling
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1/2 cup tomato sauce
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Assembly
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1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
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1/2 cup tortilla chips, crushed
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 cup nacho cheese sauce
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1 cup fried rice
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1/4 cup spicy mayo, more if you want
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4 large flour tortillas
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Cut each burrito in half if you like, or just pass them out whole. You can set more spicy mayo on the table if folks want some extra.
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Sprinkle a handful of Mexican cheese blend right onto a big nonstick pan over medium. Put the rolled burritos on the cheese with the seam facing down. Toast both sides until the cheese gets all crispy and golden—that should take about 2 minutes per side.
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Spoon the beef filling evenly over each tortilla pile. Tuck in the sides and start rolling at the bottom to hold everything tight inside.
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Spread some spicy mayo in the middle of each tortilla. Then pile on that fried rice, nacho cheese sauce, drop on some sour cream, and finish with a handful of crushed tortilla chips.
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Pour in the tomato sauce, turn the heat down, and simmer for a few minutes until you see it thickening up and smelling great.
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Add the beef to the onions and break it up while everything browns. Once it’s no longer pink, toss in your salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Give it a quick stir so it’s all coated.
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Get some olive oil hot in your pan over medium. Toss in diced onion and cook for a while—about five minutes—until they’re soft and not raw anymore.
# Additional Notes:
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Zap flour tortillas in the microwave or warm them in a pan before you fill them, so they stay soft and roll up without splitting.
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After you’ve cooked the beef, give it a minute to cool so your burritos don’t get soggy from the steam.
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Stick by the stove when you’re crisping the cheese—cheese goes from perfect to burnt real quick.
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Dial back the spicy mayo if you want less heat, or add more if you’re into spice.
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Swap in some black beans or cooked veggies for the beef and you’ve got an easy veggie-friendly option.