Description
A simple, flavorful, and versatile meal prep recipe featuring seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, black beans, and cheese wrapped in tortillas. Perfect for busy weeks, these burritos freeze well and taste great reheated.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 lean recommended)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade blend)
- 8–10 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup mild or medium salsa
- 1/2 cup water (for seasoning sauce)
Instructions
- Rinse 2 cups of rice under cold water until clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice and 4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- While rice cooks, heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Brown thoroughly for 8-10 minutes, avoiding excessive stirring to allow searing. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef. Cook for 2-3 minutes until onion is soft. Stir in taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add black beans and salsa to the beef mixture. Stir to combine and simmer for another 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed, then remove from heat.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds or in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side to make them pliable.
- Lay a tortilla flat. Spoon 1/2 cup beef mixture down the center, top with a scoop of rice and a sprinkle of cheese. Fold sides in and roll tightly from the bottom up.
- Wrap each burrito tightly in aluminum foil. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Do not overfill the burritos to prevent bursting. Let the filling cool slightly before assembling to avoid soggy tortillas. For best texture, microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel. Day 3 burritos often taste the best.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 25
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