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beef soft taco burrito fajitas

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Private Recipe by
Teresa G.
Here, KY

I didn't know exactly how to classify this or what to call it. It may have a funny name, but it has great flavor and is very satisfying. Very easy to make, too. It's a soft, warm flour tortilla with melted sharp cheddar cheese, filled with taco flavored ground beef cooked with sweet onions, a little chunky salsa, some chopped lettuce and a few dabs of sour cream. Hubby likes to add pickled jalapenos, but I sometimes add a little fresh chopped homegrown tomatoes and/or sliced avocado. Yum! Delish! We all love it and have it at least every two months or so. It's one the grandkids' favorites.

yield 7 -8 (large tortillas, 10-12 small)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For beef soft taco burrito fajitas

  • 3 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 lg
    sweet onion
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 3 pkg
    taco seasoning mix (i use 2 old el paso original & 1 taco bell)
  • 1 3/4 c
    water
  • 1 pkg
    flour tortillas, your choice of size
  • 1 lb
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese (more or less)
  • scallion greens, thinly sliced
  • 1 jar
    chunky tomato salsa (i prefer medium heat)
  • lettuce, chopped or shredded
  • sour cream
  • OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
  • optional toppings: sliced pickled jalapeno, chopped fresh tomato, sliced or chopped avocado, fresh minced cilantro, refried beans, sliced black olives

How To Make beef soft taco burrito fajitas

  • 1
    (*Note: Times are approximate. Recipe may be halved.)
  • 2
    Gather and prep all ingredients (shred cheese, chop onions, wash and chop lettuce etc...)
  • 3
    Add ground beef to a large skillet; cook over medium/medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes; add chopped onions and continue cooking until no pink remains.
  • 4
    Cover skillet with lid or foil, reduce heat to low and cook for additional 3 to 4 minutes (to ensure that the meat is thoroughly cooked.)
  • 5
    Remove foil; return heat to medium-high and allow to cook several minutes to reduce the juice in the pan.
  • 6
    Drain cooked beef in mesh strainer over a heat-proof bowl; return drained beef to skillet.
  • 7
    Sprinkle beef with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning mix. Add 1 1/2 cups water; stir until thoroughly mixed, adding another 1/4 cup water if it looks too thick; bring to simmering boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • 8
    Reduce heat to very low and cover while preparing the tortilla.
  • 9
    Place tortilla in medium size skillet over medium/medium low heat; evenly distribute cheese and a bit of scallions over tortilla.
  • 10
    For Folded Tortilla (taco style): Spoon some of the seasoned beef mixture over 1/2 of the tortilla; use an egg turner to fold other half over meat; cover with foil or lid for about 30 seconds.
  • 11
    Remove foil; carefully open tortilla; add some salsa, lettuce, sour cream and optional ingredients of your choice; refold tortilla; plate and serve immediately. May be eaten with hands (may be slightly messy) or with a knife and fork.
  • 12
    For Burrito Style: Spoon some of the seasoned beef mixture into middle of cheese covered tortilla, add toppings; fold burrito style. Cover with lid or foil for about 1/2 minute. Plate and serve.
  • 13
    Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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