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The comfort food mashup known as cheeseburger burritos unites cheeseburgers with burritos to create an ultimate food experience. The combination of savory ground beef cooked in mustard and ketchup with pickle relish results in a dish that includes melted cheddar and fresh tomatoes.
The combination of ingredients becomes a convenient handheld food that provides satisfaction from its cheesy and hearty nature. You can serve these as a weeknight dinner, a game-day snack, or prepare them for your busy days.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- A single bite delivers the flavors of a cheeseburger and burrito combined into one experience.
- Quick & easy – Simple ingredients and just 30 minutes from skillet to table.
- Customizable – Add jalapeños for spice, swap in ground turkey for a leaner option, or pile on extra cheese if you’re feeling indulgent.
- Family-friendly – A guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike.
- Great for meal prep – Make ahead, freeze, and reheat when you need a fast, filling meal.
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lbs. ground beef
- ½ cup FRENCH’S® Mustard (any flavor)
- ½ cup FRENCH’S® Tomato Ketchup
- ½ cup dill pickle relish (or chopped dill pickles)
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 flour tortillas (10-inch)
- Optional: shredded lettuce, extra tomato, and more cheese for garnish
How to Make Cheeseburger Burritos:
1. Cook the Beef
- Brown ground beef completely in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drain excess grease.
2. Season the Filling
- The mixture requires stirring of mustard and ketchup, and pickle relish.
- The heat should be lowered to a simmer while the flavors integrate for 5 minutes.
3. Mix in Fresh Ingredients
- Add the chopped tomato and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Mix until the cheese dissolves and the mixture achieves a creamy texture.
4. Assemble the Burrito
- Place equal portions of the beef mixture in the tortilla center.
- Add lettuce, extra tomato, or more cheese if desired.
5. Wrap & Serve
- Fold in the sides, roll tightly, and serve warm.
Tips & Tricks:
After rolling burritos, place them seam-side down in a hot skillet and heat for 1–2 minutes on each side to achieve a golden and slightly crispy finish.
Cheese lovers: Use a blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack for extra gooey flavor.
The freezer provides an excellent way to store burritos after they cool down because you should wrap them in individual portions of foil before freezing. The oven, along with the air fryer, provides excellent reheating methods.
Healthier swap: Use ground turkey or chicken and low-carb tortillas for a lighter version.
FAQ:
1: Can I freeze cheeseburger burritos?
Yes! Lettuce or fresh toppings should be omitted before wrapping them tightly in foil for storage. The freezer allows storage for two months, so reheat them in the oven or air fryer.
2: What’s the best way to reheat leftovers?
The best results come from heating in a skillet or oven to achieve optimal texture. The microwave works as a reheating method, although it produces tortillas that become softer.
3: Can I make these with turkey or chicken?
Absolutely. Proper seasoning needs to be added because lean proteins tend to have less intense taste.
4: What toppings go best?
The toppings include lettuce, tomato, jalapeños, onions, and additional pickles and burger sauce or ranch dressing.
5: Can I make this low-carb?
Lettuce wraps together with low-carb tortillas replace traditional flour tortillas for a low-carb version.
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