Beef Burrito Recipe

This beef burrito is stuffed with delicious ingredients that makes it so filling. Beef burrito can easily be prepared ahead of time and freeze for a quick and easy dinner.

We eat Mexican Food on a weekly bases. Here are some of our favorites that are always on the menu – Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken, Crock Pot Smothered Burritos and Skillet Chicken and Rice Burritos Recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

We love that this burrito recipe can be made in a variety of ways. The ingredients are simple and always a family favorite. I always make extra so I can stock my freezer with delicious burritos for my kids to reheat for a busy night.

If you are looking for a flavor packed meal, this beef burrito recipe is the one to make.

Ingredients

• Ground Beef – You can prepare ahead of time
• Taco Seasoning – Make homemade taco seasoning instead of using packet
• Onion – I like to chop ahead of time and freeze. Learn How to Freeze Onions with these tips.
• Flour Tortillas – Use store bought tortillas or Make Homemade Flour Tortilla Recipe
• Refried Beans – Try easy Crock Pot Refried Beans that taste better than can

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Change Meat – Try ground turkey instead of ground beef.
• Use Chicken – We also love chicken and rice burritos. Burrito recipe chicken is also tasty.
• Change Beans – Add black or pinto beans to the meat mixture.
• Meatless Burrito – Omit the meat for the perfect meatless Monday dish.
• Vegetables – Add bell peppers with the onion.
• Tortillas – Try Corn tortillas instead of flour.
• Make Burrito Bowls – Serve the mixture in homemade taco bowls and make a taco salad.
• Low Carb – Omit the rice and serve over lettuce for a low carb option.
• Nachos – Make nachos with the leftovers. 
• Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe – Try adding enchilada sauce to the meat and Mexican rice mixture.

With so many amazing options for this Mexican burrito recipe, you will never get bored of this meal. I love that it is so easy to modify.

How to Make Beef Burritos

• Step 1 – First, brown the ground beef for this beef and rice burrito recipe.

• Step 2 – Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, Rotel and the onion and water until the onion is soft. Once the flavors are combined, remove from heat and set aside. You don’t want to fill the burrito when the meat is still steaming or the burrito will be soggy.

• Step 3 – In another pan heat up the refried beans. Begin assembling the burritos.

• Step 4 – Place a burrito on a work surface. Spread with refried beans.

• Step 5 – Next, add the rice and then a little of the meat mixture on top.

• Step 6 – Finally, top with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and red onion. 

• Step 7 – Fold the ends in and roll up. 

• Step 8 – Serve with our favorite hot sauce or salsa. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• Ground Beef – Cook the ground beef and drain excess grease before adding in the sauce and seasoning.
• Preparing Burritos – You can easily prepare the burritos ahead of time or make a burrito bar. To prevent the tortilla splitting, make sure to not overflow the burrito with the ingredients.

Burrito Topping Ideas

Make these burritos even better and add your favorite toppings.

• Sour Cream
• Shredded Cheese
• Green Onion
• Salsa
• Cilantro
• Quick Salsa Verde De Tomatillo Recipe
• Very Simple Guacamole Recipe
• The best pico de gallo recipe
• Shredded Lettuce
• Diced Tomato
• Hot Sauce
• Limes
• Jalapeno Peppers
• Queso and Tortilla Chips

Serving Suggestions

These beef burritos are always better with your favorite side dish recipes. These are some family favorites.

• Easy Spanish Rice Recipe
• Delicious Cilantro Lime Rice 
• Instant pot White Rice Recipe
• Crock Pot Refried Beans
• Easy Homemade Spanish Rice Recipe
• Homemade Salsa
• Black Beans in the Crockpot
• see more Side Dishes for Burritos