Cheesy Beef and Potato Burritos
Cheesy Beef and Potato Burritos
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 3 potatoes, large
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, as needed for tossing
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed for tossing
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, as needed for tossing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed for tossing
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, as needed for tossing
For the Ground Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
For Assembly
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce, warmed, as needed
- 5 burrito size flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup taco sauce, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Peel, wash, and cut the 3 large potatoes into small, 1/2-inch cubes. In a large bowl, toss the potato cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika until evenly coated.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Place the seasoned potatoes in an air fryer basket. Cook in the air fryer at 400°F for about 25 minutes, shaking the basket at least twice during cooking to ensure even crisping.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 3
While the potatoes are cooking (around the 10-minute mark of potato cooking), add 1 pound of ground beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon dried cilantro, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spatula, until it is fully browned and cooked through.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Drain any excess grease from the cooked ground beef. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1/2 cup of water to the skillet, stirring to combine. Reduce the heat to low and keep the ground beef warm until the potatoes are crispy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Once the potatoes are crispy and the beef is ready, begin assembling the burritos. Lay out one burrito-size flour tortilla. Spread a generous amount of warm nacho cheese sauce across the center of the tortilla.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add a scoop of the seasoned ground beef on top of the nacho cheese. Drizzle with taco sauce, then add a scoop of the crispy potatoes. Top with a little more nacho cheese sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then tightly roll the burrito from the bottom up to create a secure wrap. Repeat for the remaining tortillas and filling.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Heat a clean skillet over medium-high heat. Place the rolled burritos seam-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 8 min
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Cheesy Beef and Potato Burritos
For the Potatoes
- 3 potatoes, large
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, as needed for tossing
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed for tossing
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, as needed for tossing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed for tossing
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, as needed for tossing
For the Ground Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
For Assembly
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce, warmed, as needed
- 5 burrito size flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup taco sauce, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Peel, wash, and cut the 3 large potatoes into small, 1/2-inch cubes. In a large bowl, toss the potato cubes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika until evenly coated.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Place the seasoned potatoes in an air fryer basket. Cook in the air fryer at 400°F for about 25 minutes, shaking the basket at least twice during cooking to ensure even crisping.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 3
While the potatoes are cooking (around the 10-minute mark of potato cooking), add 1 pound of ground beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon dried cilantro, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spatula, until it is fully browned and cooked through.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Drain any excess grease from the cooked ground beef. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1/2 cup of water to the skillet, stirring to combine. Reduce the heat to low and keep the ground beef warm until the potatoes are crispy.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Once the potatoes are crispy and the beef is ready, begin assembling the burritos. Lay out one burrito-size flour tortilla. Spread a generous amount of warm nacho cheese sauce across the center of the tortilla.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add a scoop of the seasoned ground beef on top of the nacho cheese. Drizzle with taco sauce, then add a scoop of the crispy potatoes. Top with a little more nacho cheese sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then tightly roll the burrito from the bottom up to create a secure wrap. Repeat for the remaining tortillas and filling.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Heat a clean skillet over medium-high heat. Place the rolled burritos seam-side down in the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 8 min