Description
Hearty chili cheese burritos filled with saucy seasoned beef, creamy refried beans, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in soft flour tortillas. This homemade copycat version delivers bold, comforting flavor perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 can (16 oz / 450 g) refried beans
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion for 6–8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, beef broth, and sugar. Stir and simmer 10–12 minutes until thickened.
- Warm refried beans in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Spread about 1/4 cup refried beans in the center of each tortilla. Top with about 1/2 cup chili beef mixture and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Fold in sides and roll tightly into burritos.
- Optional: Place seam-side down in a skillet over medium heat and cook 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden and cheese melts.
- Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
- Allow chili filling to cool slightly before assembling to prevent sogginess.
- Wrap burritos tightly for best structure.
- Store refrigerated up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheat in microwave, skillet, or oven until heated through.
- Adjust spice level by adding cayenne or extra chili powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
