Golden tater tots, savory beef, and two cheeses wrapped in tortillas for a satisfying, melty meal.
Preparation Time
15 min
Cooking Time
20 min
Overall Time
35 min
Category: Dinner
Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
Cuisine Type: Mexican-inspired
Output: 6 Serves (6 burritos)
Dietary Options: ~
Ingredients
→ Main Components
1 pound ground beef or substitute with ground turkey or plant-based alternative
2 cups frozen tater tots
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Taco Bell chipotle sauce, adjust to taste
6 large flour tortilla wraps
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Optional Toppings
Diced tomatoes
Chopped green onions
Cilantro
Steps
Preheat the oven and cook the tater tots according to the package instructions until golden and crispy.
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper. Once fully cooked, drain any excess grease.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, crispy tater tots (slightly crushed), shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded monterey jack cheese. Mix until well combined.
Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for about 10-15 seconds to make them pliable.
Spoon a generous portion of the filling onto the center of each tortilla. Drizzle a spoonful of Taco Bell chipotle sauce over the filling and add a dollop of sour cream.
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then fold the bottom up and roll tightly to form a burrito.
Place the burritos in a baking dish and sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top. Bake in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the burritos from the oven. Garnish with diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and cilantro if desired. Serve hot with extra sour cream and chipotle sauce on the side.
Tips
- Warming the tortillas prevents cracking during assembly.
- Substituting ground beef with ground turkey or a plant-based alternative offers a different flavor or dietary adaptation.
Required Tools
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Oven
- Baking dish
- Microwave (optional)