Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, cooking until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  4. Stir in the ground beef; cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. Drain excess fat, then add chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, diced tomatoes, and kidney beans. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Warm the flour tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  7. Lay out a tortilla; add a generous spoonful of the beef filling down the center.
  8. Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, and sour cream.
  9. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to enclose the filling.
  10. Serve immediately or place wrapped burritos in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10 minutes to melt the cheese.