Description
These Shredded Beef Burritos are an easy and delicious meal featuring tender Mexican shredded beef, melting Monterey Jack cheese, vibrant corn and black beans, plus flavorful Mexican red rice, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick dinner or make-ahead freezer meal, they can be pan-cooked to crispy perfection or baked from frozen.
Ingredients
Scale
Wraps and Cheese
- 8 large extra soft flour tortillas (10″/26cm)
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Filling
- 3 to 4 cups Mexican shredded beef plus sauce (tossed or separated)
- 2 cups Mexican red rice
- 400g (14oz) can corn kernels, drained
- 400g (14oz) can black beans, drained
Instructions
- Warm Tortillas: Microwave half the tortillas very briefly for about 15 seconds to soften them and prevent cracking when rolling.
- Prepare Workstation: Place one tortilla on your work surface and cover the remaining tortillas with a tea towel to keep warm and pliable.
- Assemble Burrito: Layer 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese down the center of the tortilla, followed by about 1/3 cup of shredded beef, then add some corn kernels, black beans, and finish with approximately 1/4 cup of Mexican red rice.
- Roll Burrito: Carefully roll the tortilla tightly around the filling to enclose everything, then wrap it in foil to hold the shape together.
- Cook Immediately (Optional): If serving right away, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook each burrito for 4 to 5 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown and the filling is warmed through.
- Freeze for Later: Wrap burritos in foil and place them in the freezer. To reheat, bake frozen burritos with foil at 350°F (180°C) for 40 to 45 minutes or thaw and cook in a skillet as above. Microwaving is possible but may result in a less crispy tortilla.
Notes
- Warming the tortillas prevents them from cracking when rolling.
- Wrapping burritos in foil helps maintain their shape and makes freezing easier.
- Using a skillet to cook burritos gives a nice crispy outer layer.
- Burritos can be stored in the freezer wrapped in foil for convenient make-ahead meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (skillet heating) or 40-45 minutes (baking from frozen)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: shredded beef burritos, Mexican burritos, beef burritos, easy dinner, make-ahead burritos, skillet burritos
