Description
These Cheesy Beef Burritos with Crispy Fries are a delicious and satisfying meal that combines savory ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy shoestring fries all rolled up in a warm flour tortilla. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
- 2 cups frozen shoestring fries or homemade fries
- cooking spray or oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the fries on a baking sheet and bake according to package instructions (typically 20–25 minutes), flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Prepare the Beef Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat, then stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble the Burritos: Warm the tortillas in the microwave or a skillet. Place a scoop of beef mixture in the center of each tortilla, top with shredded cheese and a handful of hot fries, then roll tightly into a burrito.
- Serve: Serve immediately with extra fries on the side.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the wrapped burritos in a hot skillet for 1–2 minutes per side.
- You can add sour cream, guacamole, or salsa for more flavor.
- Use pepper jack or a cheese blend for a spicier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
