Stuffed Ground Beef Burritos with Creamy Spicy Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb ground beef

4 large flour tortillas

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend of your favorites)

1/2 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper , to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking the beef)

1 tablespoon butter (for crisping the burritos)

Fresh cilantro , chopped (optional garnish)

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Prepare the Creamy Spicy Sauce

In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the heat by adding more hot sauce if desired. Set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes , stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked.

Season the beef with salt, pepper, and a pinch of chili powder. Drain any excess grease if needed.

Step 3: Assemble the Burritos

Lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean surface.

Spoon an equal amount of the cooked ground beef onto the center of each tortilla.

Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the beef.

Drizzle a spoonful of the creamy spicy sauce over the filling.

Step 4: Wrap the Burritos

Fold in the sides of each tortilla toward the center.

Roll the tortilla up tightly from the bottom to encase the filling, ensuring both ends are sealed so the filling doesn’t spill out.

Step 5: Crisp the Burritos

Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Place the burritos seam-side down in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side , or until golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 6: Serve

Cut the burritos in half diagonally, allowing the gooey cheese and spicy sauce to ooze out.

Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Serve with extra creamy spicy sauce on the side for dipping.