Run for the Border Chili Cheese Burritos
Satisfy your Tex-Mex cravings with these irresistible **Run for the Border Chili Cheese Burritos**! Packed with bold, smoky flavors, this recipe combines tender ground beef, hearty beans, and a rich homemade chili sauce infused with chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Melted cheddar cheese is folded into the filling and layered inside warm flour tortillas, creating a gooey, crave-worthy bite every time. These burritos are quick and easy to prepare, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Customize each burrito with your favorite toppings like zesty sour cream, spicy jalapeños, or a drizzle of hot sauce. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, these hearty chili cheese burritos are sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes (canned)
- 15 oz Kidney beans or pinto beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 pieces Large flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 varied Optional toppings (sour cream, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, hot sauce)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently.
Push the onion and garlic to the side of the pan and add the ground beef. Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until fully browned and no pink remains (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat, if necessary.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices and enhance the flavor.
Add the tomato paste to the beef mixture and stir it in well. Cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (juice included), drained and rinsed beans, and water. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
While the filling simmers, warm the flour tortillas by wrapping them in foil and placing them in a 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or microwave them for 15-20 seconds each.
Once the chili mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt into the mixture.
To assemble the burritos, place a warm tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the chili mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle an additional 2-3 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Fold the sides of the tortilla in towards the center, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling until all burritos are assembled.
Serve the burritos warm with optional toppings such as sour cream, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro, or a drizzle of hot sauce for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 193.3 g | 248% | |
| Saturated Fat | 91.9 g | 460% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 8034 mg | 349% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 327.4 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.1 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.9 g | ||
| Protein | 196.6 g | 393% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2459 mg | 189% | |
| Iron | 33.6 mg | 187% | |
| Potassium | 4230 mg | 90% | |
*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.
