Ingredients
For the Beef & Poblano Filling
500g ground beef
2 large poblano peppers (or green bell peppers if you can't find them)
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
Salt & pepper to taste
120g shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack or Mexican blend)
1 tbsp oil
For Mexican Rice
1 cup long-grain rice
1 ¾ cups chicken broth (or water)
½ cup tomato sauce OR 2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
To Assemble
4 large flour tortillas
Extra shredded cheese
Optional extras: sour cream, salsa, jalapeños, cilantro, pico de gallo
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep and roast the poblanos (optional but recommended)
Roasting gives smoky flavor.
Place whole poblanos directly on a gas flame OR in a very hot pan.
Roast until skin is charred and blistered.
Put them in a bowl, cover with a plate 5 minutes.
Peel the skin, remove seeds, and chop the meat of the peppers.
If you skip roasting, just chop the peppers raw and sauté them.
2️⃣ Cook the Beef Filling
Heat oil in a pan.
Add onions → sauté 3 minutes.
Add garlic → 30 seconds.
Add ground beef → cook until browned.
Mix in tomato paste + spices (cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper).
Add chopped roasted poblano peppers.
Cook 2–3 more minutes.
Turn off heat and stir in shredded cheese so it melts.
3️⃣ Make the Mexican Rice
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pot.
Add the dry rice → sauté 2 minutes until lightly golden.
Add tomato sauce, broth, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt.
Bring to a boil → reduce heat → cover.
Cook 15 minutes → turn off heat & rest 5 minutes.
Rice should be fluffy and reddish.
4️⃣ Build the Burritos
Warm the tortillas so they’re soft.
Add a layer of Mexican rice.
Spoon in beef & poblano filling.
Add extra cheese on top.
Fold and wrap tightly like a burrito.
5️⃣ Toast the Burritos (Optional but amazing)
Place wrapped burritos seam-side down in a pan and toast until golden and slightly crispy.
🍽️ Serve With
Sour cream
Salsa roja
Guacamole
Lime wedges
Extra rice on the side
Want a creamy queso sauce to pour over them?
I can give you a quick 5-minute queso recipe if you want.