Cheesy Potato Burritos: A Comfort Meal Recipe
These Cheesy Potato Burritos combine crispy tater tots, seasoned ground beef, and a blend of melted cheeses wrapped in warm flour tortillas, making for a comforting and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 burritos 1x
- Category: Comfort Meal
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein
- 1 pound ground beef or substitute with ground turkey or plant-based alternative
Vegetables and Toppings
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, cilantro
Dairy and Sauces
- 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
Other
- 6 large flour tortilla wraps
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Once cooked through, drain any excess fat and set aside.
- Cook the Tater Tots: While the beef is cooking, bake or air fry the frozen tater tots according to package instructions until golden and crispy.
- Combine the Ingredients: Mix the cooked ground beef with the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses in the skillet while it’s still warm, allowing the cheese to melt slightly.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the large flour tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable for wrapping.
- Assemble the Burritos: Lay a warm tortilla flat and spread a tablespoon of sour cream and a drizzle of chipotle sauce in the center. Add a generous spoonful of the beef and cheese mixture, then top with crispy tater tots. Add any desired optional toppings like diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and cilantro.
- Wrap the Burrito: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly to enclose the filling.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm, optionally with extra sour cream or chipotle sauce on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or a plant-based alternative for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- For crispier tater tots, baking in the oven is preferred over microwaving.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle sauce according to your spice tolerance.
- Leftover burritos can be wrapped in foil and refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat in oven or air fryer for best texture.
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