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Beefy 5 Layer Burrito

Beefy 5 Layer Burrito Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 780

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 (16‑ounce) can refried beans, warmed
  • 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas (10–12 inches)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt, to taste

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat, breaking it up, until no pink remains, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain fat if desired. Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. Warm tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet over medium heat, 30 seconds per side, or microwave stacked with a damp paper towel for 45 to 60 seconds.
  3. Spread 1/4 cup refried beans down the center of a tortilla, top with about 1/2 cup beef, 2 tablespoons nacho cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
  4. Fold in the sides, then roll up tightly from the bottom, tucking as you go. Place seam‑side down in the skillet and toast over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes until golden, then flip and toast the other side 1 minute more. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra heat, add a few slices of pickled jalapeño on top of the beef. If you like a crunchier shell, shallow‑fry the assembled burrito in a tablespoon of oil in a skillet, turning until golden all over.