Description
These Cheesy Potato Burritos are the ultimate comfort meal, combining crispy tater tots, seasoned ground beef, and gooey cheeses all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for a quick and delicious dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Burritos:
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and cook the tater tots: Cook tater tots according to package instructions until golden and crispy.
- Brown the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, then drain excess grease.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mix cooked ground beef, crushed tater tots, cheddar cheese, and monterey jack cheese.
- Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas to make them pliable.
- Assemble burritos: Spoon filling onto each tortilla, add chipotle sauce and sour cream, then roll tightly.
- Bake: Place burritos in a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake until cheese is melted.
- Garnish and serve: Top with tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, and serve hot with additional sour cream and chipotle sauce.
Notes
- Warming the tortillas prevents cracking during assembly.
- Ground beef can be substituted for turkey or a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
