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Monster Burritos

Monster burritos with griddle-seared tortillas, fluffy scrambled eggs, and cheesy, saucy layers. Cut the oversized burrito in half to show meat, eggs, rice, beans, and fillings in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican/American
Calories: 860
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tortillas
  • 4 extra-large flour tortillas
Beef and seasoning
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 taco seasoning packet
Eggs
  • 8 eggs scrambled
Rice
  • 2 cup cooked rice
Beans
  • 2 cup refried beans
Cheese and toppings
  • 2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 diced onions and jalapeños
  • 1 guacamole
  • 1 hot sauce

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Cook the beef
  1. Preheat a griddle to medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until browned, using a flat spatula to break it up. Sprinkle in taco seasoning and stir according to the package directions until evenly coated.
Scramble the eggs
  1. On the griddle at medium heat, scramble the eggs until fluffy and fully set, then transfer them aside.
Warm and shape tortillas
  1. Warm the tortillas on the griddle until pliable, then move them to a work surface so they don’t tear while assembling.
Assemble the burritos
  1. Layer each tortilla with refried beans, cooked rice, seasoned beef, scrambled eggs, shredded cheese, salsa, and your desired toppings (diced onions and jalapeños, guacamole, and hot sauce).
  2. Fold in the sides and roll tightly into burritos, keeping the seam closed as you form each one.
Griddle-crisp and serve
  1. Place burritos seam-side down on the griddle and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Slice in half lengthwise and serve with extra salsa and sour cream if desired.

Notes

Pro tip: warm tortillas briefly just until pliable—then assemble right away so they roll without cracking. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat on a hot griddle or skillet to keep the exterior crisp. Freezing isn’t recommended because tortillas can soften and toppings may separate. For a lower-carb swap, use smaller wraps (or lettuce wraps) and reduce the rice portion by half.