Beef Burrito Recipe

Set a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef to the skillet and brown the beef, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Once the beef is almost fully cooked, add the chopped onion, garlic, cumin , 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ a teaspoon of black pepper. Sauté the meat and vegetables until the onions are soft. Then stir in the hot sauce and water. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes and then turn off the heat.

Assemble the Burritos: Lay the tortillas out on a clean work surface. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of shredded cheese over the top of each tortilla , leaving a 1-inch rim around the edges. On one side of the tortilla, sprinkle 1/3 cup of rice into a line. Add approximately 3 tablespoons of black beans over the rice, followed by 1/3 cup of ground beef. Sprinkle the top with 3 tablespoons of pico de gallo.

Roll the Burritos: Fold the edges over the short ends of the rice and meat, approximately 1 inch up. Then take the closest long edge and fold it over the top of the filling. Tuck and roll the filling, making sure to keep the edges folded inward as you roll to the other side. Place the burritos flap side down to hold their shape. Repeat with the remaining burritos. *If planning to freeze for later use, at this point wrap the burrito in a sheet of foil. Then place all the burritos in a gallon freezer bag.

How to Sear: Set a clean skillet over medium-low heat. Add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, place the burritos in the skillet. Sear the sides for 2 minutes turning as they brown, to ensure all the fillings are warmed through and the cheese has melted.How to Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lay the burritos in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the fillings are warmed through and the cheese has melted.