Description
Cozy and indulgent, these Easy Creamy Beef & Cheese Burritos are loaded with a creamy beef mixture, refried beans, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a soft tortilla and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20, drained)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 1 cup refried beans (canned)
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 4 large tortillas (burrito-size)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Brown the beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat from the beef.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and refried beans until smooth and well combined.
- Remove the skillet from heat, then stir in sour cream and shredded cheese until creamy.
- Lay tortillas out, divide filling between them, and place it slightly off-center.
- Roll the burritos tightly and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Top with extra cheese and/or diced tomatoes if desired.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until heated through and melty.
- Garnish with cilantro if using, and serve warm.
Notes
Can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. For the best texture, freeze unbaked assembled burritos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican