Description
Cheesy Beef and Potato Burritos are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cozy dinner or Taco Tuesday festivities. These mouthwatering burritos combine tender ground beef with crispy potatoes and gooey nacho cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. They are simple to prepare, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or gatherings. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can create a delicious meal that will have your family and friends asking for seconds. The versatility of this recipe allows you to customize it to fit your taste preferences, ensuring everyone at the table is satisfied. Enjoy these cheesy delights that are sure to become a staple in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- Olive oil
- Nacho cheese
- 5 burrito-size flour tortillas
- Taco sauce
Instructions
- Peel and cube the potatoes, then toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl.
- Cook the seasoned potatoes in an air fryer at 400°F for about 25 minutes, shaking occasionally until crispy.
- Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, and paprika. Add water and mix well.
- Keep the beef warm on low heat while the potatoes finish cooking.
- Assemble each burrito by adding nacho cheese, ground beef mixture, taco sauce, and crispy potatoes to a tortilla; roll tightly.
- Brown each burrito in the skillet until golden on all sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg