Beefy Broccoli & Cheddar Burritos
These hearty burritos, filled with savory beef, creamy cheddar broccoli rice, and kidney beans, are baked to golden perfection under a blanket of salsa and melted cheese. A comforting and satisfying meal that's ready in a flash, perfect for busy weeknights!
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
106 g
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Cholesterol
101 mg
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Fiber
18 g
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Protein
49 g
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Saturated Fat
17 g
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Sodium
2057 mg
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Sugar
6 g
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Fat
37 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess grease. (5-7 minutes)
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Stir in the Cheddar Broccoli Rice Side, water, and kidney beans into the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 7 minutes, or until the rice is tender. (10 minutes)
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Remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of the salsa and 1/2 cup of the cheddar cheese. (3 minutes)
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Spoon about 3/4 cup of the beef and rice mixture onto each tortilla. Roll up tightly, tucking in the sides as you go. (10 minutes)
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Spread the remaining 1/2 cup salsa evenly in the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. Arrange the burritos seam-side down in the dish. (3 minutes)
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Spoon the remaining salsa down the center of the burritos, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. (2 minutes)
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Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, or until the burritos are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. (25 minutes)
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Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
Feel free to add other vegetables, such as diced bell peppers or corn, to the rice mixture.
For a vegetarian option, omit the ground beef and add a can of drained and rinsed black beans.
These burritos can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.7/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Nathanael Donnelly
Jun 20, 2025This is now a regular meal in our rotation. So quick and easy!
Geovany Torphy
May 16, 2025I added some diced jalapenos to the beef mixture for extra heat. They were delicious!
Lazaro Hansen
May 16, 2025My family loved these burritos! They were so easy to make and everyone cleaned their plates.
Ryan Cole
May 4, 2025I made these for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone asked for the recipe.