Hearty Chili Cheese Burritos
Chili Cheese Burritos are warm flour tortillas filled with a rich chili mixture made from ground beef, refried beans, spices, and melted cheddar cheese. This hearty meal is simple to prepare and perfect for quick family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chili Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water for slurry
- 1 can refried beans about 16 ounces
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
For the Burritos
- 6 large flour tortillas
- Extra shredded cheddar cheese for filling if desired
Instructions
- Cook ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium high heat for 6 to 8 minutes until browned.
- Add chili powder, cayenne, salt, and 2 cups water; simmer about 3 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water and cook 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
- Mix in refried beans and tomato paste until smooth.
- Add 1½ cups shredded cheddar and stir until melted.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave about 20 seconds.
- Fill each tortilla with ¼ to ½ cup chili mixture and roll into burritos.
- Serve warm with toppings like sour cream or salsa.