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Cheesy Beef Potato Burritos

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Delicious cheesy beef potato burritos recipe with detailed instructions and nutritional information.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (Rotel), undrained
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 10 large flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Step 2: Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, diced tomatoes (both cans), chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  3. Step 3: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Step 4: Warm the flour tortillas according to package directions. You can heat them in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven.
  5. Step 5: Fill each tortilla with about 1/2 cup of the beef and potato mixture and a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll up tightly.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately. You can optionally broil the burritos for a few minutes to melt the cheese further and crisp the tortillas.

Notes

  • Store leftover burritos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For perfectly reheated burritos, microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through, adding a few drops of water to prevent dryness.
  • Serve these cheesy beef potato burritos with a side of sour cream and your favorite salsa for a complete meal.
  • To enhance the flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika along with the other spices for a deeper, smokier taste.
  • Author: Kelli Rivers
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American