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Beef and Cheese Tortillas


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A delicious recipe for beef and cheese stuffed tortillas.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water plus 2 tablespoons (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
  • 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste (about 6 tablespoons)
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese
  • 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat, add the ground beef and diced onion and cook until browned. Drain the extra fat and add the chili powder, cayenne, and salt, and stir it. Add in 2 cups of water.
  2. In a small bowl, add the cornstarch and the remaining 2 tablespoons of water together and mix, stir that into the meat mixture, and let it come to a simmer to thicken.
  3. Add in the refried beans, tomato paste, and stir until combined.
  4. Add in 1 1/2 cups of cheese and mix until melted.
  5. Place a tortilla on a cutting board (warm the tortillas in the microwave for 15 seconds to soften if needed) and add a pinch of shredded cheese followed by 1/4-1/2 cup meat mixture.
  6. Fold in the sides and roll the tortilla over into a log.
  7. Serve with sour cream and salsa if desired!

Notes

  • This recipe can be customized with your favorite toppings.
  • Leftover meat mixture can be refrigerated and used for later meals.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tortilla
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg