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Ground Beef Burrito Skillet Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Ground Beef Burrito Skillet is a flavorful and hearty one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Combining lean ground beef, aromatic onions and garlic, taco seasoning, beans, rice, and enchilada sauce, it’s a delicious and easy skillet dinner that captures all the best burrito flavors without the fuss of wrapping. Topped with melted cheddar jack cheese and tortilla strips for added texture, this recipe serves 8 and can be customized with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and cilantro.

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings and Liquids

  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup instant white rice
  • ½ cup chicken or beef broth
  • 19 ounces red enchilada sauce

Canned Goods

  • 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Other

  • 6 small flour tortillas, sliced into 1-inch strips
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks for even browning.
  2. Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook while stirring constantly for about 2 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
  3. Add Seasoning and Water: Stir in the taco seasoning and ½ cup water, then allow the mixture to simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring regularly to blend the flavors.
  4. Cook Rice and Beans: Add the instant white rice, chicken or beef broth, red enchilada sauce, and drained black and pinto beans. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
  5. Incorporate Tortilla Strips: Stir in the sliced flour tortillas until evenly incorporated throughout the skillet mixture.
  6. Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar jack cheese evenly over the top of the skillet contents.
  7. Melt the Cheese: Cover the skillet and let it sit for 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted completely.
  8. Serve: Dish out the burrito skillet and serve hot, optionally topped with sour cream, guacamole, and fresh cilantro for added flavor.

Notes

  • Using lean ground beef helps reduce excess grease while keeping the dish hearty.
  • Instant white rice cooks quickly and blends well, but you can substitute with other quick-cooking rice varieties.
  • Covering the skillet during the cheese melting step ensures even melting without additional heat.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas or omit them altogether.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://eatwithdiane.com/ground-beef-burrito-skillet-recipe/