Cheesy Potato Burritos with Beef
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Cheesy Potato Burritos with Beef. Each burrito is packed with seasoned ground beef, fluffy potatoes, and gooey cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this easy-to-make recipe promises to bring smiles to your table. Customize them with your favorite toppings for a delicious twist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 medium starchy potatoes (Russets preferred)
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Cook Potatoes: Peel and cube the potatoes. Boil in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- 3. Mix Ingredients: Stir in cumin and chili powder. Gently fold in boiled potatoes.
- 4. Assemble Burritos: Place a tortilla on a flat surface, add the beef-potato mixture and sprinkle cheese on top. Fold in the sides and roll tightly from the bottom up.
- 5. Cook Burritos: In a non-stick pan over medium heat, cook each burrito seam-side down for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 6. Serve: Cut burritos in half diagonally and serve warm with optional sour cream or salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, mix cheddar with Monterey Jack cheese. Substitute ground beef with chicken or turkey for lighter options. Add black beans or corn for additional texture.