The easiest Burritos recipe! Made with protein-packed ground beef and pinto beans, flavorful salsa and spices, melty cheese, and flour tortillas that are toasted to beautifully browned perfection. A family favorite recipe!
This is the simple, hearty, high-protein beef burrito you’ll want for lunch or dinner any day of the week. It’s a family-friendly recipe you’ll have on repeat.
These homemade burritos are a go-to recipe. They’ve been made too many times to count, and keeping a stash of them in the freezer means there’s always a quick meal on hand. Once you try them for yourself, you’ll see why.
They are incredibly easy to prepare, they freeze perfectly well, and they heat up amazingly when toasted and browned in a hot skillet. These easy burritos are also an excellent last-minute dinner option on busy days if you’ve got some stored in the freezer — pairing them with cilantro lime rice is a great way to round out the meal.
There are plenty of ways you can switch these up, though going as-is keeps things simple and the flavor is spot-on delicious. A jar of salsa, a few simple Mexican spices, and plenty of beef and cheese does the trick.
Smother them with your favorite toppings to your heart’s content, or serve them solo — either way, no one will complain.
Burritos Recipe Ingredients
Lean ground beef: Use 85 to 93 percent lean beef.
Cooking spray: Avocado or olive oil cooking spray works well. You can also use a little olive oil instead.
Spices: You’ll need mild chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
Bottled salsa: Mateos works great, or a chunky salsa such as Siete.
Pinto beans: Canned pinto beans are already cooked and completely softened, making them perfect for quick and simple recipes.
Flour tortillas: Sonora/Northern Mexico flour tortillas are preferred — they are thinner and have better flavor. Raw tortillas from the refrigerated section are another good option; just cook them before beginning.
Cheese: Monterey jack or cheddar cheese adds rich flavor and melts beautifully once the burritos are heated.
How to Make Super Easy Beef Burritos
Brown and crumble the beef: Heat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once preheated, spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray, break the beef into chunks, and place in the skillet. Season lightly with salt and pepper and let sear until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
Turn the beef, let it cook a few minutes longer, then break it up and cook through completely.
Add spices: Drain rendered fat from the beef. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder and cook 30 seconds longer.
Add salsa and beans: Stir in the salsa and drained pinto beans, then cook until the mixture is heated through and any excess liquid has reduced.
Assemble the burritos: Lay a flour tortilla flat and add a portion of the beef and bean filling down the center. Top with shredded cheese, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly.
Toast the burritos: Return the skillet to medium heat and place the burritos seam-side down. Cook until golden brown and toasted on each side, then serve with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa.
These burritos are just as satisfying straight from the skillet as they are reheated from the freezer — making them one of the most practical and crowd-pleasing recipes to keep in regular rotation.
