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Smoky Beef and Bean Burrito Skillet

Ground beef and black beans simmer with salsa, smoked paprika, and cumin into a thick, smoky filling — ready for warm tortillas in about 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • - 1 lb 450 g ground beef
  • - 1/2 onion diced
  • - 1 can 15 oz / 425 g black beans, drained and rinsed
  • - 1 cup 240 ml salsa
  • - 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • - 1 tsp cumin
  • - 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • - 1 cup 115 g shredded cheddar cheese
For Serving
  • - 6-8 flour tortillas warmed
  • - lettuce shredded
  • - tomato diced
  • - sour cream
  • - hot sauce

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef with the diced onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, about 5-6 minutes.
  2. Stir in the black beans, salsa, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly.
  4. Sprinkle the cheese over the top, cover, and let melt for about 2 minutes.
  5. Serve warm in tortillas with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and hot sauce.

Notes

  • Storage: Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Make ahead: The filling freezes well — thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in a skillet before serving.
  • Swap: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side before filling, or serve the filling over rice for a bowl-style meal.