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Cheesy Beef and Potato Burritos with Nacho Sauce on plate

Cheesy Beef and Potato Burritos with Nacho Sauce

  • Author: Stuffani Borjat
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 burritos
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop, Skillet
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Description

A crispy, hearty, cheesy burrito filled with golden potatoes, seasoned beef, and creamy nacho sauce. Perfect for budget-friendly dinners, meal prep, or high-protein comfort food any day of the week.


Ingredients

For the Filling:

1 tbsp olive oil

2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced small

1 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 lb ground beef

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp taco seasoning

1/4 cup water

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 4 cheese Mexican blend cheese

For the Nacho Cheese Drizzle:

1 tbsp butter

1 tbsp flour

3/4 cup milk

1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded

Salt to taste


Instructions

1-Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.

2-Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until golden and tender. Remove and set aside.

3-In the same skillet, add a touch more oil if needed. Sauté onions until soft, about 3 minutes.

4-Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.

5-Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning, then pour in 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until well combined and slightly thickened.

6-In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to form a roux and cook for 1 minute.

7-Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and slightly thickened. Stir in shredded cheddar and salt. Keep warm over low heat.

8-On each tortilla, layer beef mixture, potatoes, and shredded cheese. Roll tightly like a burrito.

9-In a nonstick pan or skillet, melt a bit of butter and toast each burrito seam-side-down first for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

10-Slice burritos in half, drizzle with nacho cheese sauce, and garnish with finely diced tomatoes and fresh parsley.


Notes

Swap ground beef with turkey or shredded chicken.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Reheat in a skillet or air fryer for best texture.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 730mg
  • Fat: 29g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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