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Creamy Southwest Beef Burritos

These Creamy Southwest Beef Burritos are a delicious and comforting meal packed with flavorful beef, vibrant spices, and creamy goodness, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • optional Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of cooking oil. Toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring until the onion becomes translucent—about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. This usually takes about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Stir in the black beans, corn, salsa, taco seasoning, and sour cream. Cook for 4-5 minutes, allowing the mixture to warm through and the flavors to meld.
  4. Lay a tortilla flat on a plate or a clean surface. Spoon a generous amount of the beef mixture into the center and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly—voilà, you have a burrito!
  5. For an extra touch of indulgence, place your assembled burritos seam-side down on a skillet over medium heat. Cook them until they’re golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  6. Serve your tantalizing burritos hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if you’re feeling fancy. You can also add some more sour cream or salsa on the side for dipping!

Notes

Feel free to swap out the cheese for something like pepper jack for an added kick! Make it vegetarian by substituting the ground beef with lentils or tempeh. These burritos can be made ahead of time and frozen, then reheated in the oven.