Cheeseburger Burrito

This easy cheeseburger burrito recipe is made by stuffing ground beef, cheese, and all the usual burger fixings inside a warm tortilla wrap.

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Imagine a cheeseburger rolled into delicious burrito form to create an epic fusion meal that’ll seriously satisfy your cravings. This insanely delicious cheeseburger burrito is filled with all the classic cheeseburger toppings you know and love then wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. 

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This easy burrito recipe combines two all-time favorites: cheeseburgers and burritos. Packed with plenty of great flavors, this hearty concoction is made by stuffing ground beef, cheese, and all the usual burger fixings inside a warm tortilla wrap. 

Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, hearty lunch, or your next party, these flavorful cheeseburger burritos make a meal that will keep you full and satisfied. Pair them with delicious side dishes like chips and salsa or Mexican Street Corn Dip.

Burritos are such a yummy way to get an entire meal into one tasty package. These cheeseburger wraps are stuffed with juicy ground beef, two different kinds of cheese, and all your favorite classic burger salad!

Cheeseburger Burrito Ingredients

• Ground beef - lean ground beef
• Onion - sweet yellow onion
• Cheese - mild cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
• Ketchup
• Relish - sweet pickle relish
• Mustard - prepared yellow mustard
• Black Pepper - fresh cracked black pepper
• Tortilla - 6 to 10 inch flour tortilla, burrito size
• Velveeta - or a generic version
• Lettuce - shredded lettuce 
• Tomatoes - Roma tomatoes

Make it a bacon cheeseburger burrito by adding crispy bacon strips. Dill pickles, fried mushrooms, or any other toppings you enjoy on your burgers would take these burritos to the next level.

Be sure to keep the warm tortillas covered to prevent the tortillas from drying out and the edges from becoming brittle as this would make rolling the tortillas a bit difficult. If you do not have a microwave-safe tortilla warmer, you can use damp paper towels to cover the tortillas while heating them in the microwave.

Instead of cheddar cheese, you can substitute shredded American cheese. If the Velveeta is too thick, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of half and half.

How to Make Cheeseburger Burrito

FIRST STEP: Add the ground beef and ½ cup of diced onion to a 3 to 4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook uncovered and stir often until the ground beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess liquid.

SECOND STEP: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add in the ketchup, pickle relish, and mustard. Stir and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook for 3 to 4 more minutes.

THIRD STEP: Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar and the black pepper. Continue stirring until the shredded cheese is well incorporated.

FOURTH STEP: Add the cubed Velveeta to a medium size microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 45-second intervals, stirring until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.

FIFTH STEP: Using a microwave-safe tortilla warmer, heat the 6 tortillas for 45 seconds.

SIXTH STEP: Measure out ½ cup of the ground beef mixture, and spread it out in a 4-inch x 2-inch section.

SEVENTH STEP: Top the ground beef with 2 teaspoons of the ½ cup of diced onion.

EIGHTH STEP: Top the diced onion with 2 tablespoons of the melted Velveeta, shredded lettuce, and chopped tomato.

NINTH STEP: Fold the sides of the burrito towards the center over the filling and hold the sides in place.

TENTH STEP: Fold the bottom of the burrito over the folded sides. Carefully tuck the bottom under the filling, pulling it snug. Begin rolling the burrito toward the opposite end. Be sure to tighten the burrito as you roll and keep the sides tucked in. Serve immediately.

Can I use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas? 

We find that corn tortillas don’t roll as well in these burrito-style cheeseburger wraps. For the best results, stick with soft flour tortillas if you can.

Can I make this easy recipe ahead of time? 

You can prepare the burrito filling ahead of time and keep it in the fridge or freezer. If frozen, thaw the filling overnight in the fridge. Then add the filling to the warm tortillas once you are ready to enjoy this dish.

What toppings can I add to my cheeseburger burrito? 

Crispy bacon strips, sill pickles, fried mushrooms, or any other toppings you enjoy on your burgers would be delicious on these burritos. 

How to Store Cheeseburger Burrito 

IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftover rolled burritos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can also keep the filling in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and add it to the tortillas at dinner time. 

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the burrito filling for up to 1 month. Reheat and add it to your tortillas when you need a quick meal. 

Cheeseburger Burrito

This easy cheeseburger burrito recipe is made by stuffing ground beef, cheese, and all the usual burger fixings inside a warm tortilla wrap.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6

Calories 595 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1½ pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup sweet yellow onion (finely diced, divided)
• 1 cup mild cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
• ½ cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• ⅓ cup sweet pickle relish
• 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 6 to 10 inch flour tortilla (burrito size)
• 8 ounces Velveeta (cubed (or a generic version))
• 1 ½ cups shredded lettuce (¼ cup per burrito)
• ¾ cup chopped Roma tomatoes (2 tablespoons per burrito)

DIRECTIONS

 

• Add the ground beef and ½ cup of diced onion to a 3 to 4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook uncovered and stir often until the ground beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess liquid.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add in the ketchup, pickle relish, and mustard. Stir and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook for 3 to 4 more minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar and the black pepper. Continue stirring until the shredded cheese is well incorporated.
• Add the cubed Velveeta to a medium size microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 45-second intervals, stirring until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.
• Using a microwave-safe tortilla warmer, heat the 6 tortillas for 45 seconds.
• Measure out ½ cup of the ground beef mixture, and spread it out in a 4-inch x 2-inch section.
• Top the ground beef with 2 teaspoons of the ½ cup of diced onion.
• Top the diced onion with 2 tablespoons of the melted Velveeta, shredded lettuce, and chopped tomato.
• Fold the sides of the burrito towards the center over the filling and hold the sides in place.
• Fold the bottom of the burrito over the folded sides. Carefully tuck the bottom under the filling, pulling it snug. Begin rolling the burrito toward the opposite end. Be sure to tighten the burrito as you roll and keep the sides tucked in. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1738mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1198IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 484mg | Iron: 6mg

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