Taco Burritos are a fast and easy way to make two southwestern favorites in one recipe.
This taco burrito recipe is loaded with seasoned ground beef, rice, and salsa rolled into a hearty flour tortilla with your choice of toppings.
It’s the perfect hearty, handheld snack, lunch, or dinner.
You’ll Fall in Love With These Taco Burritos Because…
- Ground beef has a spicy zesty kick with the addition of the taco seasoning.
- The tangy sweetness of the salsa pairs perfectly with the rice.
- This mixture of beef and seasoned rice is wrapped in a warm tortilla.
- The result is a chewy tortilla holding together a flavorful hearty, satisfying, and rich filling with flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Meat: Ground beef is called for and pairs perfectly with the other ingredients. Be sure to drain it unless you’re using extra lean ground beef.
Rice: Rice is a versatile, delicious, and budget-friendly filler for taco burritos! And using instant rice makes this recipe super quick to pull together.
Tortillas: Flour tortillas stay soft and supple enough to wrap around all the ingredients in taco burritos. Choose any size from street (5”) to burrito-sized (10”) depending on your needs. Warm flour tortillas for about 10-15 seconds in the microwave so they are easier to handle.
Toppings: Make taco burritos extra ‘supreme’ by adding loads of toppings like lettuce, sliced black olives, jalapenos, diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheddar or a Mexican blend for extra cheesy burritos.
Variations
- Switch out the ground beef for drained and rinsed black beans, pinto beans, or crumbled tofu or seitan for a high-protein vegetarian taco burrito.
- Or substitute chicken, turkey, or any leftover meat that can be used in taco burritos!
- Use white, brown, or any box of instant rice variety on hand, or use leftover cooked rice from the fridge.
How to Make Taco Burritos
- Cook beef with taco seasoning (recipe below).
- Prepare toppings while the beef is cooking.
- Divide filling over tortillas and top as desired.
- Fold up one side of the bottom, then each side, and roll up.
Helpful Hints
- Enjoy taco burritos as soon as they are wrapped to avoid them getting soggy if they sit too long.
- Serve taco burritos alongside a tangy Mexican corn salad with a pitcher of tangy sparkling berry lemonade to get the fiesta started!
Leftovers
Keep leftover taco burrito filling separate from the tortillas in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir before reheating in the microwave. Reheat tortillas before making fresh taco burritos. Freeze taco filling in zippered bags for up to one month. Thaw in the microwave before reheating.
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Taco Burrito
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup instant rice
- ½ cup salsa
For The Burritos
- 4 large flour tortillas burrito size
- toppings as desired see notes
Instructions
- To make the filling, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown it while breaking it up with a spoon until no pink remains. Drain fat.
- Add the taco seasoning, water, rice, and salsa. Stir well to combine and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, cover, and let rest 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the toppings.
- To make the burritos, warm the tortillas in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds or until soft.
- Divide the filling over the burritos and top as desired.
- Fold in the sides of the tortillas and roll into a burrito.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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