Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 12 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for topping (optional)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until softened and heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place a large tortilla on a flat surface. Spread 1/2 cup of the filling down the center of the tortilla.
- Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla over the filling.
- Starting from the bottom, roll up the tortilla tightly.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Wrap each burrito individually in plastic wrap.
Nutritional Information:
Per burrito (without toppings):
- Calories: 550
- Fat: 25 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Flavorful and filling
- Customizable with various toppings
- Perfect for meal prep or on-the-go breakfasts and lunches
User Comments:
- "Easy to make and so satisfying. I love that I can customize them with my favorite toppings." - Sarah J.
- "Perfect for busy mornings when I don't have time to cook. They heat up quickly in the microwave." - David S.
- "These burritos are so flavorful and filling. They're a great way to use up leftover ingredients." - Emily M.
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have flour tortillas, you can use corn tortillas instead.
- To make the burritos ahead of time, prepare them as directed and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator or microwave on high for 1-2 minutes per burrito.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with 1 cup of cooked lentils or black beans.
