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    Home » Everyday Meals

    Jun 22, 2020 · Modified: Nov 6, 2022 by Melinda O'Malley Keckler · This post may contain affiliate links · this blog generates income via ads.

    Baked Beef Burritos

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    Baked Beef Burritos are a delicious, hearty meal. The ingredients are tucked into a large flour tortilla and oven-baked to crispy, cheesy perfection. Be generous with the fresh lime juice because that's the secret ingredient in these stuffed burritos.

    Baked burrito on a plate with lime on the side.
    These filling burritos are a hearty treat any time of year, enjoy with plenty of lime and a container of your fav salsa and you have dinner in no time.

    Ingredients to Have on Hand

    • ground sirloin
    • black beans
    • canned green chilis
    • spinach, limes, green onions
    • canned, fire roasted tomatoes
    • Monterey Jack cheese
    Chopped green onions and lime wedges on a cutting mat.
    Don't skimp on either of these ingredients, green onions and lime give the burritos great flavor.

    Packed with Goodness

    This burrito recipe is full of all our favorite burrito flavors, but what makes these a meal in one, is the fact each burrito also include plenty of black beans and fresh, cooked spinach greens.

    Ground beef and green onions in a skillet.
    The magic begins in a sizzling hot cast iron skillet.

    Meal in a Tortilla

    One of the best things about these burritos is they are packed full of just about everything you need for a meal: meat, beans, veggies, cheese - all tucked neatly into a big flour tortilla.

    Leftovers keep for days in the fridge too which is another big plus.

    I recommend serving with a fresh green salad, Crunchy Cole Slaw, Sweet Corn Pasta Salad and with plenty of fresh Homemade Guacamole.

    Tomato sauce simmering in a skillet.
    Let the tomatoes simmer until some of their liquid evaporates.

    Prep and Serve Options

    If you are in a hurry, Baked Beef Burritos are easy to prep a day ahead. Just assemble the burritos, cover and refrigerate overnight.

    When you are ready to serve pop them in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

    Slice limes, chop cilantro and dice a few green onions to sprinkle on top and you've got yourself a fresh, tasty meal ready to go.

    All the ingredients for beef baked burrito filling arranged in a skillet.
    Folks might be surprised to find spinach in these hearty beef burritos.

    Use Flour Tortillas

    Perhaps you've seen those big, BIG flour tortillas in the grocery store that are so cleverly labeled "Burrito Size."

    Although they may look extra large on the grocery store shelf, and maybe even too big for a single serving, they are in fact the absolute perfect size for this recipe.

    Flour tortilla containing beef filling.
    Each burrito holds about one cup of filling.

    Top Tips and FAQ

    Does it matter what size tortilla shell I use?

    You will want the big, big burrito-sized tortillas. I know they seem oversized, but given all the ingredients that are tucked into these burritos you'll use every square inch of that flour tortilla for the hearty filling.

    How do you keep the burritos from drying out in the oven?

    Here's where the spicy tomato topping and a few squeezes of lime juice come in handy. Both liquid ingredients on top of each burrito give the tortilla just the right amount of moisture to stay crispy, crunchy and fresh. Not dry at all.

    Should I wrap the burritos in foil?

    There's no need to. I know that's how often we are served burritos, especially in fast-food settings, but you won't need foil with these baked burritos.

    Burrito filing covered by flour tortilla.
    All tucked in and just about ready for the oven.

    Warm the Tortillas Before Wrapping

    Be sure to place the burrito-sized, flour tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds or so before wrapping adding the ingredients.

    This softens the tortilla and makes is easy to wrap around all those filling ingredients without tearing.

    Layer the tortillas on a microwave safe plate and heat for about 30 seconds, Depending on the wattage of your microwave, you may need to add a few more seconds.

    Burritos covered with tomato sauce and cheese on a baking dish.
    Beautiful! Baked burritos are ready for the oven or your fridge or freezer, to cook later.

    Freezer Friendly

    Once the tortillas are filled and topped with the spicy tomato sauce, lime juice and cheese, place the burritos in an airtight container and freeze.

    When you are ready to bake, place the frozen burritos on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 375° F degrees for about 45 minutes, or until the burritos are slightly browned and piping hot.

    baked burrito on a plate with lime on the side
    Ready to serve with a squeeze of lime.

    More Dinner Ideas

    Beef Baked Burritos are a family favorite in my house, and often requested for birthdays or special occasions, but I make these for weeknight dinners too. Here are a few more recipes that I think you'll enjoy as much as we do.

    • Skillet Chicken Tacos
    • Idaho Chili
    • Cheesy Baked Ziti

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    baked burrito on a plate with lime on the side

    Baked Beef Burrtios

    Fresh lime juice is the secret ingredient in these stuffed burritos. Slice limes and dice a few green onions to sprinkle on top and you've got yourself a fresh, delicious meal ready to go.
    5 from 57 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 7 people
    Calories: 578kcal
    Author: Melinda O'Malley Keckler

    Ingredients 

    • 1.5 pounds ground sirloin
    • 1, 26.5 ounces can black beans rinsed and drained, or use two 15 ounce cans
    • 1 small can green chilis
    • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
    • 3 green onions sliced thin
    • 2-3 limes cut into wedges
    • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • cilantro for garnish

    Spicy Tomato Sauce

    • 1, 14.5 ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
    • ¼ cup water
    • lime juice from 1 or 2 lime wedges
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • pepper to taste

    Spice Mix

    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 2 teaspoons ground oregano

    Tortillas

    • 7 large, burrito-sized flour tortillas

    Instructions

    Preheat Oven, Mix Spices

    • Preheat oven to 375° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Combine spice mix ingredients in a small dish and set aside.

    Cook Beef and Tomato Sauce

    • Heat about 3 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet on the stovetop. Add beef, half the green onions and about ½ the spice mix. Cook until meat is no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper and remove cooked beef from the pan. Place it in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
      In the same skillet, add all of the Spicy Tomato Sauce ingredients, the remaining spice mix and cook over high heat until bubbling and most of the water has evaporated.
      Spoon about half the cooked tomato sauce into a small bowl and set aside.

    Combine Ingredients

    • Over low heat, return the cooked beef to the skillet with the tomato sauce and add the black beans, green chilis, spinach and about ½ cup of the Monterey Jack cheese.
      Stir until spinach begins to soften and the cheese has melted.

    Assemble and Bake Burritos

    • Layer the tortillas on a microwave safe plate and soften for about 30 seconds. One at a time, place flat on a large cutting board.
      Spoon about one cup of filling on each tortilla.
      Fold in the sides, then roll up the bottom edge to the top to seal and place the burritos seam-side down on the baking sheet.
      (If preparing in advance - place the wrapped burritos in the fridge at this point, but hold off on topping with the sauce and cheese until you are ready to bake.)
      Spoon remaining tomato sauce on top of each burrito and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Squeeze the juice from a few wedges of lime and top with green onion slices and chopped cilantro.
      Bake for 20-25 minutes.
      To serve, squeeze the juice from a wedge of lime on top of each burrito and top with green onion slices and chopped cilantro.
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    Notes

    Serve with a few wedges of lime (be sure to squeeze plenty of juice on top of the cooked burritos) and top with green onion slices and chopped cilantro. So good!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 35gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1430mgPotassium: 815mgFiber: 11gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 944IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 287mgIron: 8mg

    Please note, the nutrition details are estimated using a food database and are offered here only as a guideline for informational purposes.

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    1. Natalie says

      November 04, 2021 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      I love baked burritos. I'm going to give your recipe a try next time I'm making. Looks delicious!

      Reply
    2. Kayla DiMaggio says

      November 04, 2021 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      These baked beef burritos were amazing! So easy and came out great!

      Reply

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