Hearty Beef Burrito Wrap (Printable Version)

A flavorful beef wrap with rice, beans, cheese, and fresh veggies in a warm flour tortilla.

# Ingredient List:

→ Beef Filling

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp chili powder
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
12 - 1/3 cup water

→ Other Fillings

13 - 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
14 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
15 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
16 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
17 - 1 medium tomato, diced
18 - 1/2 cup sour cream
19 - 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

→ For Assembly

20 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-12 inches)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
02 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until fully browned, approximately 5-6 minutes.
03 - Incorporate cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for 1 minute to release spices' aroma.
04 - Add tomato paste and water, stirring to combine. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Heat tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until pliable for folding.
06 - Lay each tortilla flat. Evenly distribute rice, beans, beef mixture, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
07 - Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll up tightly from the bottom to enclose the filling securely.
08 - Serve immediately or place burritos seam-side down in a dry skillet and toast for 2 minutes to achieve a crisp exterior.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-handed eating that tastes homemade, not like you rushed through dinner.
  • The beef seasoning blend creates genuine depth without requiring a long ingredient list or complicated techniques.
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for weeknight meals or when friends drop by unexpectedly.
02 -
  • Cold tortillas will crack when you fold them, so warming them genuinely matters—it's not an optional step, it's the difference between a whole burrito and one that falls apart in your hands.
  • Don't overfill, or the burrito becomes impossible to fold and everything spills out when you take a bite.
  • The beef filling can be made ahead and reheated, which actually improves the flavor as the spices continue to meld overnight in the refrigerator.
03 -
  • If your tortillas are store-bought and seem dry, wrap them in a damp towel before microwaving to restore some softness and prevent cracking.
  • Brown the beef without crowding the pan—if you dump it all in at once, it steams instead of browning, which means it won't develop the flavor depth you're aiming for.
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