Cheesy Beef Burritos

Ingredients

– 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade seasoning: 1 teaspoon each of cumin, paprika, chili powder, and onion powder)
– 1/2 cup water
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 4 large flour tortillas
– 1/2 cup sour cream
– 1/2 cup salsa or chopped tomatoes
– 1/2 cup chopped lettuce
– 1/4 cup chopped red onion
– 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
– Tortilla chips, crushed, for garnish
– Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
– Cheese sauce, for drizzling

Preparation

1. **Prepare the Beef Filling:**
– Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
– Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
– Drain excess fat if necessary. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
– Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.

2. **Assemble the Burritos:**
– Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.
– Spread a layer of sour cream over each tortilla. Spoon the beef mixture evenly onto the center of each tortilla.
– Top with salsa or chopped tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, and jalapeños if using.

3. **Roll the Burritos:**
– Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it up from the bottom, keeping the filling tightly packed.

4. **Serve:**
– Place the burritos on a serving platter. Drizzle with cheese sauce and sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips.
– Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with additional salsa on the side.

These cheesy beef burritos are perfect for a hearty meal and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Enjoy! If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.