Rolled Beef Burritos

Name: Rolled Beef Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground beef (85/15); 1 packet taco seasoning; 2/3 cup water; 15 oz canned refried beans; 2 cups cooked rice; 2 cups shredded cheese; 6 large flour tortillas; Salsa and hot sauce for serving

4 servings15 min prep15 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Rolled Beef Burritos

Story updated September 18, 2026

The burrito's origins are debated, with popular accounts placing its invention in northern Mexico, possibly Ciudad Juárez, in the late 19th or early 20th century. Rolled, filled tortillas became a Tex-Mex and Southwestern staple as burritos grew popular in California and the American Southwest through the 20th century.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

1.5 lbs ground beef (85/15)
1 packet taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
15 oz canned refried beans
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups shredded cheese
6 large flour tortillas
Salsa and hot sauce for serving

Instructions

1Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes, breaking it into crumbles.
2Drain excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning and water, simmering for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
3Warm the refried beans in a small saucepan or the microwave.
4Warm the tortillas slightly to make them pliable, then layer each with refried beans, rice, seasoned beef, and shredded cheese.
5Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a burrito.
6Optionally, sear the burritos seam-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side to crisp the outside.
7Serve with salsa and hot sauce.

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