Chili Cheese Burritos
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these irresistible Chili Cheese Burritos, a perfect fusion of bold flavors and cheesy goodness. Packed with seasoned ground beef, aromatic garlic and onions, and a zesty kick from diced green chilies, this recipe guarantees a hearty and satisfying bite every time. Enveloped in warm, soft flour tortillas and generously sprinkled with melted cheddar cheese, these burritos are both quick and easy to make, coming together in just 30 minutes. Whether toasted to golden perfection or served soft, they’re ideal for a weeknight dinner, meal prep, or even a grab-and-go lunch. Perfect for fans of Tex-Mex cuisine, this recipe combines smoky chili powder, cumin, and tomato sauce to create a deliciously spiced filling that will leave everyone craving seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 pieces large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the tomato sauce, diced green chilies, chili powder, ground cumin, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors meld.
Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet until pliable.
Spoon a generous portion of the beef and chili mixture onto the center of each tortilla.
Top the filling with a handful of shredded cheddar cheese.
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly to form a burrito.
Optional: Place the rolled burritos seam-side down on a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes per side to lightly toast them.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 210.4 g | 270% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.5 g | 478% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 547 mg | 182% | |
| Sodium | 8159 mg | 355% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.6 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.4 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | ||
| Protein | 176.5 g | 353% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 2204 mg | 170% | |
| Iron | 29.4 mg | 163% | |
| Potassium | 2679 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
