Cheesy Beef Burritos with Crispy Fries

Indulge in these Cheesy Beef Burritos served with crispy fries for a delicious meal everyone will love! Juicy ground beef is seasoned with cumin and chili powder, mixed with refried beans and melted cheddar cheese, all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Crisp potatoes, seasoned and baked to perfection, complement the burritos beautifully. Perfect for a family dinner or game day treat. Quick to make and utterly satisfying!

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Ingredients

For the Cheesy Beef Burritos:

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 cup salsa (mild or spicy, according to your preference)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup refried beans

4 large flour tortillas

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

For the Crispy Fries:

4 large russet potatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Fries:

- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

- Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips to make fries.

- In a large bowl, toss the potato strips with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

- Spread the fries out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

Cook the Beef Filling:

- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

- Add the minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking the beef apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.

- Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and salsa. Mix well and simmer for about 5 minutes.

- Remove from heat and fold in the refried beans and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.

Assemble the Burritos:

- Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean flat surface. Spoon an even portion of the beef mixture onto the center of each tortilla.

- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of the beef filling.

- Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll it up tightly from the bottom to secure the filling inside.

- If desired, you can grill the burritos in a skillet with a little oil until golden brown on both sides or simply place them in a warm oven to heat through.

Serve:

- Once the fries are done and crispy, remove them from the oven and sprinkle with additional salt if needed.

- Cut the burritos in half and serve them alongside the crispy fries. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 4