Ground Beef Burritos with Guacamole

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp chile powder (or chili powder)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 6 soft flour tortillas
• 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
• 1 cup guacamole
• 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
• hot sauce to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Ground Beef ---

2. 2

   In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over high heat until browned for about 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Reduce the heat to medium-low, add garlic, onion, paprika, chile powder, cayenne, salt, and sugar, and stir to combine. Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir to combine. Then add the water and stir.

4. 4

   Simmer for 2-4 minutes, until the sauce has thickened but not completely evaporated. Remove from the heat.

5. 5

   --- Burritos ---

6. 6

   Place a flour tortilla on a microwave-safe plate and arrange the beef, rice, and cheese in the center third of the tortilla, leaving 1-1.5" (2.5-2.8cm) of space on the left and right sides. Microwave for about 30 seconds or until the cheese is melted.

7. 7

   Spread the guacamole on top and add the beans, sour cream, lettuce, and hot sauce.

8. 8

   Pick up the left and right sides of the wrap and fold towards the center over the filling. Then lift the side of the wrap facing you, fold over the center, and roll up the burrito. Repeat until all burritos are assembled. Serve and enjoy!