Easy One-Skillet Ground Beef Burrito

Easy One-Skillet Ground Beef Burrito

4 servings
Instead of making traditional burritos for dinner, try this 25-minute, one-skillet, burrito-inspired meal with taco-seasoned ground beef, Cheddar cheese, and black beans.

Ingredients

  • ground beef
    1 lb
  • black beans
    1 can
  • salsa
    1 c
  • water
    ⅝ c
  • taco seasoning
    1 package
  • flour tortillas

    cut into strips, 8 inch

    4
  • Cheddar cheese
    1 c
  • sour cream

    or

    1 carton

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove ground beef to a paper towel-lined plate and drain and discard grease from the skillet.

  2. 2

    Return ground beef to the skillet and add black beans, salsa, water, and taco seasoning. Mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and add Cheddar cheese and tortilla strips. Cover and simmer until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Top with sour cream.

Easy One-Skillet Ground Beef Burrito

Easy One-Skillet Ground Beef Burrito

25 min4 servings772 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a satisfying, flavor-packed dinner without a stack of dirty dishes? This Easy One-Skillet Ground Beef Burrito delivers all the vibrant, comforting tastes of your favorite burrito in a convenient, 25-minute package.

The genius of this recipe lies in its effortless assembly. By combining taco-seasoned ground beef, black beans, salsa, and cheese all in one skillet, you create a cohesive, deeply flavorful meal that skips the fussy rolling. It’s a smart shortcut that ensures every bite is rich with savory goodness, making weeknight cooking a breeze.

Prepare for a hearty and satisfying experience. You'll find tender, well-seasoned ground beef mingling with robust black beans, all bound by a savory salsa and generously melted Cheddar cheese. The strips of flour tortilla, cooked right in the skillet, become wonderfully soft and absorb all the delicious juices, adding a comforting texture throughout the dish. Topped with cool sour cream, this dinner offers a perfect balance of rich, tangy, and savory notes.

Customization & Serving Ideas

While shredded Cheddar cheese provides a classic touch, feel free to explore other melty cheeses like Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend for a slightly different flavor profile. You can also vary the heat by choosing a mild or spicy salsa to match your preference. A squeeze of fresh lime juice over the top just before serving can add a bright, zesty counterpoint to the richness.

This robust skillet meal is perfectly suited for a quick, comforting weeknight dinner, easily feeding four. Serve it directly from the skillet, allowing everyone to add as much cool, creamy sour cream as they desire.

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