Hearty and filling with just the right amount of spice, this Bean, Sausage and Beef Burrito Recipe is easy, fast, bold and comforting. The filling can even be made ahead as a big time saver!
Want more Mexican-inspired dinner ideas? Try these Beef Tostadas, this Taco Casserole, or these Chicken Chilaquiles.
Bean, Sausage and Beef Burrito Recipe
I feel like at the beginning of every new year, my big goal is to cook more at home. I always end the year so badly – leaning on convenience food or takeout because the holidays can get so hectic.
So here we are, back at the beginning of a year, with a renewed determination to make things right again. So I’m making my menu, doing my shopping, and getting back into the kitchen.
If you are like me, you need to put this Bean, Sausage and Beef Burrito Recipe on your menu plan. You can never go wrong with a burrito, and these are packed with so much goodness. Not only are they a great beef burrito, but they also have Italian sausage and beans, so they are filling and full of flavor.
What Goes in a Beef Burrito?
I like to turn this into more of a burrito supreme. So these are some fillings you can put inside your burrito.
- chopped lettuce
- chopped tomato
- sliced avocados
- sour cream
- cilantro
- shredded cheese
How Do You Make a Beef Burrito?
One of the things I love about this recipe is that it can be done in just 35 minutes. I love a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe! Here is how I make them.
- Start by cooking the sausage, beef and onion together in a large skillet. I use a wooden spatula to break up the meat as it cooks.
- Once the meat is cooked and the onion is soft, you can drain the fat off of the meat if you want. To do this, I usually just slightly tip the skillet and use a spoon to collect the grease and place it in a mug to discard.
- Add the beans, tomatoes, chili powder and salt and stir them all together. Bring the mixture to a boil, then let it cook for about 5 minutes to thicken up. You don’t want it to be super watery or your burritos will be soggy.
- I like to microwave my tortillas for about 30 seconds to make them more pliable and easier to roll.
- Place 1/4 of the cheese down the center of the tortilla, then add 1/4 of the meat mixture. Top with your desired toppings.
- Fold in the sides of the burrito (the short ends over the tips of the filling) then wrap the burrito tightly.
- Serve!
More Burrito Recipes
Smothered Chicken Burritos
Frito Pie Burritos
Chicken and Broccoli Grilled Burritos
Breakfast Burritos – Campfire Style
Grilled Pork Burritos
Tools Used to Make This Bean,Sausage and Beef Burrito Recipe
All you really need for this recipe is a good skillet. I love my cast iron skillet or a nonstick skillet.
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Bean, Sausage and Beef Burrito Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Italian sausage
- 4 ounces ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 15.5 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 10 oz can chopped tomatoes with chiles, undrained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 10-inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped lettuce
- Chopped tomatoes
- Sliced avocados
- Sour cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, ground beef and onion until the meat is browned and cooked through and the onion is soft. Drain off fat, if needed.
- Add the beans, tomatoes, chili powder and salt and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, the reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture has thickened a bit, about 5 minutes.
- If needed, microwave the tortillas for about 30 seconds until warm and pliable.
- Place 1/4 of the cheese down the center of one tortilla. Top with 1/4 of the meat and bean mixture. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and sour cream. Fold the sides in, then wrap the burrito tightly.
- Serve warm.
Half Baked says
Great dinner idea! Thanks:)
Grace says
obviously all you need is the recipe. and a picture. actually, all you needed to do was write the words “bean” and “burritos” and i would’ve been hooked. 🙂
Teresa Cordero Cordell says
I think meat and bean burritos are pefectly fine for a weekday meal. Especially if you’ve been working all day. The burritos are easy to prepare and filling so you know no one is going to go hungry. That’s my motto: always have lots of tortillas in the fridge. Great recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Astra Libris says
Mmmmm, sounds wonderful… I completely agree – cheese is mandatory for burritos! 🙂
By the way, you can absolutely call yourself a writer – and an excellent writer, as well!
Mary says
Too bad they weren’t spectacular, but quick and easy is fantastic. I think I need to learn some of these type recipes because I’m getting tired of spaghetti as my stand by. Yeah, we had it again tonight…
Mrs. L says
Right there with you and burritos…it just isn’t one without cheese!
Gabi says
Looks tasty and quick- sometimes that’s enough although I must also have cheese!
glamah16 says
Its not writers block, it is summer!
Melanie says
Hey, I’m all about quick dinners and this one looks fabulous. Thanks for adding the cheese – I would have done the same!
Jenny says
Mmmmm, I am so hungry for luch and these look fantastic! Great pics!
mindless_rambling says
That looks delicious!
By the way, the best thing for writer’s block is chocolate cookies.
(no, it’s not a cure, but it’s….chocolate cookies!!)
kat says
I agree with you there has to be cheese in my burritos!
Patsyk says
Sometimes the words just don’t come as you hope they will! I love quick and easy, and this one looks like you could change the ingredients based on what you have on hand and even increase the flavors as well with a few adjustments.
noble pig says
Yeah a burrito has got to have cheese…I mean come on! Looks great!
April says
This dish looks fantastic! Sometimes, the quick and easy ones are the ones that we keep going back to.
HoneyB says
Sometimes just a few words are all one needs! The burritos look delicious. Wishing I had one for lunch….instead I have to go with Subway!