Description
Cheesy Beef Potato Burritos are golden flour tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, crispy air-fried potatoes, and melty nacho cheese sauce, offering a hearty and flavorful Mexican-American inspired meal perfect for a satisfying homemade dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Beef Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Burrito Assembly
- 5 large flour tortillas (for burritos)
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 0.5 cup taco sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and dice the russet potatoes into small cubes. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with paprika, garlic powder, ground black pepper, salt, and olive oil until evenly coated.
- Air Fry the Potatoes: Place the seasoned potatoes into the basket of an air fryer. Set temperature to 400°F and cook for about 25 minutes, shaking the basket occasionally to ensure the potatoes crisp evenly on all sides.
- Cook the Beef Filling: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Break up the meat as it cooks. Add salt, black pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, paprika, and minced garlic during cooking. Once browned with no pink remaining, drain excess fat.
- Simmer the Beef: Add 0.5 cup water to the beef in the skillet and allow it to simmer for a few minutes so the flavors meld. Reduce the heat to lowest setting to keep the beef warm while assembling the burritos.
- Assemble Burritos: Lay out a large flour tortilla on a flat surface. Spread about 1/5 cup of nacho cheese sauce in the center, then add a portion of the beef filling. Drizzle with a bit of taco sauce, add a generous amount of crispy potatoes, and top with additional nacho cheese if desired. Fold in the sides and roll tightly to form a burrito.
- Toast the Burritos: Place the assembled burritos seam-side down in a clean skillet over medium-high heat. Toast for 2-3 minutes on each side, flipping until the tortillas are golden brown and heated through completely.
Notes
- For extra crispy potatoes, shake the air fryer basket every 5-7 minutes during cooking.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for added flavor.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can roast the potatoes in the oven at 425°F for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Adjust the spice levels by modifying chili powder or adding jalapeños for extra heat.
