Mexican Burrito with Minced Beef and Cheese
Sandra 10 Jun 2026 Delicious burrito filled with juicy minced beef, melted cheese and a hint of spices, perfect for a quick and flavoursome meal.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Level
- Medium
- Servings
- 4 servings
Ingredients
4 servings
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4 tortillas 
500 g minced beef 
200 g grated cheddar 
1 onion finely minced
2 cloves garlic finely minced
2 tbsp tomato purée 
1 tsp chilli powder 
1 tsp ground cumin 
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil 
fresh coriander optional, for garnish · to taste
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry until softened.
- Add the minced beef to the pan and fry until browned. Drain off any excess fat if necessary.
- Add the tomato purée, chilli powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Divide the beef mixture evenly between the tortillas. Sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese.
- Roll the tortillas up tightly and place them in an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with extra cheese if desired.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake the burritos for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
Nutrition (per serving)
- 600kcal
- Energy
- 35g
- Protein
- 45g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
Protein 24% Carbohydrates 31% Fat 45%
All nutrition values
- Calories
- 600 kcal
- Protein
- 35 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- of which sugars
- 5 g
- Fat
- 30 g
- of which saturated
- 15 g
- Fibre
- 5 g
- Salt
- 2 g
Values provided by the cook.
Allergens
Contains
- Gluten
- Milk
- Nightshades
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