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Chili Cheese Burrito

Indulgent Chili Cheese Burrito That's Better Than Takeout

Savor this Homemade Chili Cheese Burrito that's indulgent, nostalgic, and customizable for a perfect dinner or late-night snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chili
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with plant-based crumbles or lentils.
  • 1 Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 can Kidney Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Pinto Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Can use vegetable broth.
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder Adjust for taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil For sautéing.
For the Burritos
  • 4 Flour Tortillas Burrito-sized.
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • spatula
  • skillet
  • Microwave

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef, cooking it while breaking it into small pieces with a spatula. Brown the meat for about 6-8 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 chopped yellow onion and 1 diced green bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  3. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, ground cinnamon, salt and black pepper. Stir for about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in 15 ounces of tomato sauce, 14.5 ounces of diced tomatoes with green chiles, 1 can of kidney beans, and 1 can of pinto beans. Mix well.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper as needed.
  7. Heat the burrito-sized flour tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side or microwave for 15-20 seconds.
  8. Take a warm tortilla, spoon a generous amount of the chili mix, and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over it.
  9. Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly from bottom up.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Perfect for a satisfying dinner or a late-night snack. Customizable for vegetarian options.

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