Description
This Copycat Chili Cheese Burrito recipe recreates the classic fast food favorite with a rich chili-style beef and bean filling wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal reminiscent of Taco Bell’s cheesy beef burrito, it combines seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and savory spices for a deliciously hearty burrito that’s easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Thickening and Liquids
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
Beans and Cheese
- 1/2 cup canned refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Wrap
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary to reduce greasiness.
- Season the Meat: Sprinkle salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and ground cumin over the browned beef. Stir well to evenly coat the meat with the spices, developing the signature chili flavor.
- Thicken the Mixture: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the seasoned beef and stir continuously for about 1 minute. This helps to thicken the sauce that will form in the next step.
- Add Water and Form Sauce: Pour the water into the skillet and stir until a thick chili-style sauce forms, coating the beef mixture nicely. Reduce the heat to low to maintain gentle simmering.
- Add Refried Beans: Stir in the canned refried beans until fully combined with the beef and chili sauce. Heat the mixture through until piping hot, ensuring flavors meld together.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave just until they become pliable and easy to roll without cracking.
- Assemble the Burritos: Spoon an even amount of the chili and bean mixture into the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the filling.
- Roll the Burritos: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the filling. Serve warm immediately or wrap in foil to keep them heated.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or a spoonful of diced green chiles to the chili mixture.
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner protein option.
- These burritos freeze well. Wrap individually in foil and reheat in the oven or microwave when ready to eat.
