Dairy Free Beef Burrito
Few things hit the spot like a fully loaded burrito, and this one delivers bold, satisfying flavor from start to finish — no cheese or sour cream required. The beef gets layered with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and oregano, then simmered with black beans and salsa until everything is deeply seasoned and saucy. Fluffy white rice, crisp romaine, fresh tomato, and creamy avocado round out the filling, proving that richness doesn't have to come from dairy at all. Burritos are one of those meals that can quietly sneak in butter-based sauces or cheesy fillings, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The whole thing comes together in about 30 minutes and makes four generous servings, so it's just as practical for a weeknight dinner as it is for feeding a crowd. A squeeze of lime right before you eat ties all the flavors together in the best way.
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4 servings
For the rice
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- ¼ tsp salt
For the beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup salsa
For assembly
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
For serving
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Combine the rice, water, and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the water is fully absorbed and the rice is tender, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 2
While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
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