Beef Burrito Italiano
A unique fusion of Italian and Mexican flavors in a beef burrito.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb Ground Beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- ●1 tsp Cumin
- ●1 cup Pasta Saucehomemade or store-bought
- ●1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- ●4-6 Tortillaslarge flour tortillas
- ●1/4 cup Fresh Basilchopped
- ●1/2 cup Sour Creamfor serving
- ●1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheesefor serving
- ●1/4 cup Salsamild or spicy, for serving
Instructions
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1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
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3. Add the Italian seasoning and cumin to the skillet and stir to combine.
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4. Add the pasta sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
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5. Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes.
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6. In a separate pan, warm the tortillas over medium heat for 30-60 seconds on each side.
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7. Assemble the burritos by spooning the beef and sauce mixture onto a tortilla, followed by a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
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8. Add a sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream on top of the cheese.
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9. Add a sprinkle of chopped fresh basil on top of the cheese.
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10. Fold the bottom half of the tortilla up over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll the burrito up tightly.
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11. Serve the burritos hot with additional salsa and sour cream on the side, if desired.