Description
These Cheesy Potato Burritos with Beef combine crispy golden potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese wrapped in warm flour tortillas, perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (divided)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Burrito Assembly
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup salsa or pico de gallo (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add peeled and diced potatoes and cook until crispy and golden, about 10–12 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder while cooking.
- Brown Ground Beef: In another skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned evenly. Drain any excess fat to reduce greasiness.
- Season Beef: Add chili powder, cumin, remaining garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes to develop flavors.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over low heat or microwave for a few seconds until they become warm and pliable for easy rolling.
- Assemble Burritos: On each warm tortilla, layer a portion of cooked beef, crispy potatoes, and shredded cheese. Add optional dollops of sour cream and salsa or pico de gallo as desired.
- Roll and Toast: Tightly roll up each tortilla, folding in the sides to fully enclose the filling. Optionally, toast the burritos seam-side down in a skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until sealed and the cheese starts melting.
- Serve: Serve the burritos warm with extra salsa, guacamole, or your favorite condiments for a delicious meal.
Notes
- You can substitute the potatoes with sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile.
- For a spicier kick, add finely chopped jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to make the recipe healthier or cater to dietary restrictions.
- To save time, prepare the potatoes in advance or use leftover cooked potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
