Cheeseburger Burritorn

Name: Cheeseburger Burrito
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1½ pounds lean ground beef; 1 cup sweet yellow onion, (finely diced, divided in half); ½ cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons ketchup; ⅓ cup sweet pickle relish; 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard; 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, (freshly shredded ); 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper; 8 ounces Velveeta, (cubed (or a generic version)); 6 to 10 inch flour tortilla, (burrito size); 1½ cups shredded lettuce ((¼ cup per burrito)); ¾ cup chopped Roma tomatoes ((2 tablespoons per burrito))

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This cheeseburger burrito takes the best of both worlds, combines all the classic burger ingredients, and bundles them up in a convenient tortilla wrap.

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Let’s Dish: About This Burrito
Cheeseburger Burrito Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Cheeseburger Burrito Recipe
How To Serve
Storage
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There’s something magical about taking the flavors of a classic cheeseburger and transforming them into a burrito that’s bursting with flavor. This insanely delicious Cheeseburger Burrito recipe brings together the juicy, savory goodness of seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and all the best burger toppings, wrapped up in a soft tortilla. Easy to make, it combines weeknight comfort food with the convenience of a handheld meal—one bite, and you’ll be hooked.

Let’s Dish: About This Burrito

Main Ingredients: Ground beef, onions, ketchup, mustard, cheddar cheese, Velveeta, tortillas, lettuce, tomatoes, pickle relish.
Quick Steps: Cook ground beef with onions, mix with ketchup, mustard, and relish, melt cheese, fill tortillas with beef, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, roll and serve.
Total Time & Yield: 35 minutes, serves 6.

Why This Recipe

This cheeseburger burrito recipe packs in all the delicious flavors of a classic cheeseburger without taking shortcuts.

While many recipes like to focus heavily on sauces or fillings that are more taco than burger, this recipe stays true to the cheeseburger essence.

Unlike versions that rely on overly creamy sauces, ours keeps it simple but satisfying by emphasizing a perfect balance of tangy ketchup, mustard, and relish with melted cheddar cheese.

Our recipe, however, cuts down on prep time while still giving you all the cheeseburger goodness. The result? A faster, more straightforward cheeseburger burrito that’s bursting with flavor without needing extra fuss.

Cheeseburger Burrito Ingredients

Cheeseburger Burrito raw ingredients that are labeled

You’ll need:

1½ pounds of lean ground beef
1 cup of finely diced sweet yellow onion, divided in half
½ cup + 2 tablespoons of ketchup
⅓ cup of sweet pickle relish
3 tablespoons of prepared yellow mustard
1 cup of freshly shredded mild cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon of fresh cracked black pepper
8 ounces of Velveeta (or a generic version), cubed
6 (10-inch) flour tortillas (burrito size)
1½ cups of shredded lettuce (¼ cup per burrito)
¾ cup of chopped Roma tomatoes (2 tablespoons per burrito)

Substitutions And Additions

TOPPINGS: You can add crispy bacon strips to make it a bacon cheeseburger burrito.

Dill pickles, fried mushrooms, or any other toppings you enjoy on your burgers would take these burritos to the next level.

CHEESE: You can substitute shredded American cheese for cheddar cheese.

How To Make This Cheeseburger Burrito Recipe

STEP ONE: Add the ground beef and ½ cup of diced onion to a 3 to 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.

Cook uncovered and stir often until the ground beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess liquid.

ketchup, relish, and mustard added to to a skillet and stirred together

STEP TWO: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the ½ cup + 2 tablespoons of ketchup, ⅓ cup of pickle relish, and 3 tablespoons of mustard.

Stir and bring to a simmer. Continue to cook for three to four more minutes.

STEP THREE: Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar and the black pepper. Continue stirring until the shredded cheese is well incorporated.

shredded cheddar and black pepper stirred in a a bowl

STEP FOUR: Add the cubed Velveeta to a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave in 45-second intervals, stirring until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.

STEP FIVE: Heat the six tortillas for 45 seconds using a microwave-safe tortilla warmer. If you do not have a microwave-safe tortilla warmer, you can use damp paper towels to cover the tortillas while heating in the microwave.

STEP SIX: Measure out ½ cup of the ground beef mixture, and spread it out in a 4-inch x 2-inch section on each tortilla.

Be sure to keep the warm tortillas covered to prevent the tortillas from drying out and the edges from becoming brittle. This would make rolling the tortillas a bit difficult.

STEP SEVEN: Top the ground beef with 2 teaspoons of ½ cup of diced onion.

diced onion, cheese, lettuce and tomato topped on top of the tortilla on a plate

STEP EIGHT: Top the diced onion with 2 tablespoons of melted Velveeta, shredded lettuce, and chopped tomato.

STEP NINE: Fold the sides of the burrito towards the center over the burrito filling and hold the sides in place.

filling tucked under the bottom on a plate

STEP TEN: Fold the bottom of the burrito over the folded sides. Carefully tuck the bottom under the filling, pulling it snug.

Begin rolling the burrito toward the opposite end. Be sure to tighten the burrito as you roll and keep the sides tucked in. Serve immediately.

How To Serve

These flavorful cheeseburger burritos make a quick weeknight meal that will keep you full and satisfied.

For delicious side dishes, we love this homemade Spanish rice recipe or corn salad to complete your Mexican-inspired dinner.

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Our burrito bowls feature a deconstructed burrito that allows you to customize your toppings while our baked burritos come from the oven bubbling.

Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: Store any leftover rolled burritos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

You can also keep the filling in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and add it to the tortillas at dinner time.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the filling for up to 1 month, reheat and add it to your tortillas when you need a quick meal.

A close up shot of a Cheeseburger Burrito on a plate

Packed with plenty of great flavors, burritos are such a yummy way to get all of your food groups into one portable package. This recipe takes it a step further and changes the ingredients inside to make the burrito taste just like everyone’s favorite all-American food.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make this easy recipe ahead of time?

You can prepare the burrito filling ahead of time and keep it in the fridge. Add it to the warm tortillas right before you are ready to serve.

Can I use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas?

We find that corn tortillas don’t roll as well in these burrito-style cheeseburger wraps. Stick with soft flour tortillas if you can for the best result.

Can I freeze these burritos?

You can make the filling ahead of time and freeze it. Thaw overnight and add it to the warm tortillas once you are ready to enjoy this dish.

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Cheeseburger Burrito

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This cheeseburger burrito takes the best of both worlds, combines all the classic burger ingredients, and bundles them up in a convenient tortilla wrap.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

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Ingredients

1½ pounds lean ground beef
1 cup sweet yellow onion, finely diced, divided in half
½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons ketchup
⅓ cup sweet pickle relish
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
8 ounces Velveeta, cubed (or a generic version)
6 to 10 inch flour tortilla, burrito size
1½ cups shredded lettuce (¼ cup per burrito)
¾ cup chopped Roma tomatoes (2 tablespoons per burrito)

Instructions

Add the ground beef and ½ cup of diced onion to a 3 to 4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook uncovered and stir often until the ground beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess liquid.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the ½ cup + 2 tablespoons of ketchup, ⅓ cup of pickle relish, and 3 tablespoons of mustard. Continue to simmer for 3 to 4 more minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar and the black pepper. Continue stirring until the shredded cheese is well incorporated.
Add the cubed Velveeta to a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 45-second intervals, stirring until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.
Using a microwave safe tortilla warmer, heat the 6 tortillas for 45 seconds.
Measure out ½ cup of the ground beef mixture, and spread out in a 4 inch x 2 inch section.
Top the ground beef with 2 teaspoons of the remaining ½ cup of diced onion.
Top the diced onion with 2 tablespoons of the melted velveeta, shredded lettuce and chopped tomato.
Fold the sides of the burrito towards the center over the filling and hold the sides in place.
Fold the bottom of the burrito over the folded sides. Carefully tuck the bottom under the filling, pulling it snug. Begin rolling the burrito toward the opposite end. Be sure to tighten the burrito as you roll and keep the sides tucked in. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you do not have a microwave-safe tortilla warmer, you can use damp paper towels to cover the tortillas while heating in the microwave.
Be sure to keep the warm tortillas covered to prevent the tortillas from drying out and the edges from becoming brittle. This would make rolling the tortillas a bit difficult.
If the Velveeta is too thick, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of half and half.

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