This Chili Cheese Burrito Recipe is packed with flavor and perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight meal! They’re an easy dinner that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Just imagine it. A tasty beef mixture. Melty cheese. Warm tortillas. SOOOO yummy.
This recipe is a great way to enjoy a homemade version of a fast-food classic!
Chili cheese burritos are simple and easy. So they’re great for for busy nights!
You can customize it with leftover chili. Or even use your own chili seasoning!
It’s a meal that both kids and adults will enjoy. So family friendly!
These burritos freeze well for longer storage and future meals. Great for meal prep!
The combo of ground beef, refried beans, and cheddar cheese? The perfect chili bean burrito!
What Ingredients Are in This Chili Cheese Burrito Recipe?
These chili burritos are the perfect family dinner! They’re delicious, easy and filling too!
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to grab from the store:
- Ground Beef: Browned.
- Yellow Onion: Diced onions. Make them pretty small.
- Chili Powder: A spicy kick. Adjust to taste.
- Salt: Just a bit.
- Water and Jasmine Rice: Cooked together to create a hearty filling.
- Refried Beans: Creamy and filling!
- Tomato Paste: Don’t try tomato sauce. You need the thicker paste.
- Cornstarch (Optional): Thickens the filling if it’s too soupy.
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Shredded cheese melts the best.
- Large Flour Tortillas: Warmed for easy rolling.
Pro Tip:
- Use gluten-free tortillas or whole wheat tortillas if you prefer.
- You can use leftover rice if you have it. Just leave out the water.
How to Make This Chili Cheese Burrito Recipe?
This easy chili burrito is going to be a favorite recipe!
The whole recipe card is below but here’s what you need to know:
- Brown ground beef with diced onions, chili powder, and salt.
- Stir in water and rice and cook.
- Add refried beans and tomato paste to the beef mixture.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Scoop filling onto warm tortillas and roll them up tightly.
Pro Tips:
- If the mixture is soupy, mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl and add it to thicken.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave or oven to make them more pliable for rolling.
How to Store This Chili Cheese Burrito Recipe?
Place leftover burritos in an airtight container.
Or you can wrap them individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Then refrigerate for up to three days.
Make sure you let them cool completely before you toss them in the fridge.
It’ll actually help them stay fresh longer.
Can You Freeze Chili Cheese Burritos?
Yes, you can freeze the chili cheese burrito recipe for longer storage!
Wrap each burrito tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
Then place them in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to two months.
Easy meals ready to go that way! Not to mention filling. Delicious. All the things!
Are Chili Cheese Burritos Healthy?
These chili bean burritos are a hearty meal!
They’ve got a bunch of protein from the ground beef and fiber from the beans.
Onions? Good for you! Tomato paste? Good for you!
Of course, everyone has a different version of healthy.
But for a “healthier option” you can use lean ground beef.
Or whole wheat tortillas.
You could even reduce the amount of cheese.
Though really how can you resist that yummy cheesy goodness?
Are These Like Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito?
Yes this is a copycat recipe!
So it’s similar to the Taco Bell chili cheese burrito.
BUT… it doesn’t have a bunch of added ingredients. It was made at home.
And you know exactly how fresh and good the ingredients are.
So honestly? It’s SO much better!
It’s a tasty way to enjoy a fast-food favorite.
But at home with simple ingredients. Plus it’s probably cheaper than eating out too!
So wins all around!
What Else Can I Use This Chili Cheese Burrito Filling In?
You can use this yummy filling in few different things!
Usually you can be safe using any sort of tortilla and chips for it.
Here are some of my other ideas:
- Quesadillas: Spread it between tortillas with extra cheese.
- Nachos: Top tortilla chips with the filling and cheese.
- Stuffed Peppers: Fill bell peppers and bake until tender.
- Salad: Put it on a bed of lettuce and mix it up.
And if you have more ideas for how to use it, please let me know in the comments!
I’d love to hear about all the ways to use it!
What to Serve With Chili Cheese Burrito?
There are a lot of different side dishes you could serve with this chili cheese burrito recipe!
We’re a bit fan of adding a little fruit or salad to your meal for color!
Some of our favorite Salads are:
- Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
- Easy Greek Salad Recipe
- Southwest Salad
- Rainbow Jello
- Lentil Salad
- Farro Sweet Potato Salad
- 3 Bean Salad
Fruit Side Dishes You’d Love…
- Watermelon Feta Salad
- Blueberry Pretzel Salad
- Frog Eye Salad
- Snickers Apple Salad
- Fruit Fluff Salad
- Original Grape Salad Recipe
This Chili Cheese Burrito Recipe is an easy dinner that’s sure to please everyone!
They’re a great way to get a hearty flavorful meal with minimal effort. Enjoy!
Chili Cheese Burrito
This easy Chili Cheese Burrito Recipe combines ground beef, refried beans, and melty cheddar cheese wrapped in warm tortillas! Nummy!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 Tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup Jasmine rice
- 1 (16 ounce) can re-fried beans
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch (optional)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 12 large flour tortillas, warmed in oven or microwave.
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef, onions, chili powder and salt. Cook until ground beef is cooked through and onion is translucent.
- Add water and rice to pot. Mix well and bring to a boil. Put lid on pot and lower heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Once rice is cooked through, add re-fried beans and tomato paste. Stir to combine. If mixture is soupy then mix 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch with 1Tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Mix well and add it to rice mixture. If rice is NOT soupy, skip this step.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of cheese to rice mixture and mix well.
- Scoop 1/2 cup of mixture into each tortilla and roll up like a burrito.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 468Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 821mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 25g
Photos & Text Updated: February 3, 2025
Jerry Hatfield
Friday 22nd of February 2019
can you use instant to the burrito instead of jasmine
Janelle
Tuesday 5th of March 2019
Jerry you can, however you'll want to skip the rice step. If you use instant rice, cook it as directed and then add the cooked rice (with no water) to your ground beef mixture. Then skip straight to the refried bean step! Thanks for your question!