Cheesy Potato Burritos Comfort Meal (Printable Version)
Crispy tater tots, seasoned beef, and melted cheese wrapped in tortillas make for a perfect comfort meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Components
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450 grams ground beef, ground turkey, or plant-based mince
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300 grams frozen tater tots
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100 grams shredded cheddar cheese
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100 grams shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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120 grams sour cream
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60 milliliters chipotle sauce (such as Taco Bell), adjust to taste
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6 large flour tortillas
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
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Diced tomatoes
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Chopped green onions
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Fresh cilantro leaves
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven and bake tater tots following package instructions until golden and crisp.
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In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef. Season with salt and black pepper. Drain excess fat once cooked.
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In a large mixing bowl, mix cooked beef, crispy tater tots (lightly crushed), cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese until thoroughly blended.
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Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10–15 seconds to increase flexibility.
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Spoon a generous amount of filling onto the center of each tortilla. Drizzle chipotle sauce and add sour cream on top.
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Fold in sides and roll up tightly from the bottom to form burritos.
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Arrange burritos seam-side down in a baking dish. Sprinkle extra cheese over and bake until melted and bubbly.
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Remove from oven. Garnish with diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and cilantro if desired. Serve hot with extra sour cream and chipotle sauce.
# Additional Notes:
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Warming tortillas helps prevent cracking during assembly.
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Ground turkey or plant-based mince can be used for alternative dietary preferences.