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A close view of a colorful burrito skillet topped with cheese, avocado, and green onions.

Burrito Skillet Recipe

A quick and flavorful one-pan meal combining seasoned beef, beans, and tortillas topped with cheese and fresh toppings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion yellow onion, chopped
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound 98% lean ground beef
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
  • 15 ounces canned red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 4 6-inch whole wheat flour tortillas, cut into wedges each cut into 6 wedges
  • 1 cup shredded taco blend cheese
  • to taste plain yogurt or sour cream
  • to taste avocado, sliced or diced
  • to taste green onion, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add onions, season with salt, and cook for 2 minutes until translucent.
  • Add beef and cook until browned, then drain excess fat.
  • Return to heat, season with cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in tomatoes and beans, add water, and simmer for 7 minutes.
  • Stir in tortilla wedges, sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
  • Garnish with yogurt or sour cream, avocado, and green onions before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime or hot sauce.
Keyword Beef, Skillet, tortilla