Beef Peppers and Onions Burritos has been a favorite recipe at our house for years. Especially during football season.
As I headed out to Riley’s Jamboree (opening day of football) yesterday, it was a reminder that first day of school is around the corner. I quickly realized this would be my last Jamboree, Riley will be in High School next year. So many memories came flooding back after 17 Jamborees and Football Seasons. It all began when Alexandra was in Kindergarten and wanted to be a cheerleader. Ron and I sat in the stands watching our little pumpkin cheer after the 5,6,7,8 and along with every other parent, thought she had the most beautiful toe touch at five years old. That day, Ron knew sitting in the stands wasn’t for him. He volunteered to coach one of the football teams. And so it began… championships, heart breaks, celebrations and disappointments. We have laughed, we have cried and we are grateful for many life lessons our four children have learned on the football field.
Who could have predicted that on this weekend for the next 17 years, we would be doing the same thing every year. I am looking forward to Riley’s last year of youth football and enjoying another season full of memories. Next year will start a new chapter for Riley and most likely for us as a family.
Back to School time and football season is always crazy at our house. I look back at years when we had four football games every week and wonder how we made it through the week. Quick and easy meals have been key for us. This recipe for Beef Peppers and Onions Burritos has been an old favorite at our house. Everyone loves the crispy outside and the delicious filling. One thing for sure, your house will smell amazing when you make this recipe.
- 5 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ pound ground beef
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 peppers, sliced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- 8 slices of provolone or american cheese
- 4 flour tortillas, 8 to 10 inch in size
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Heat a large skillet on medium high and add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- Stir in the ground beef and garlic. Continue to stir until the beef is cooked all the way through and is no longer red.
- Remove and set aside. This can be made ahead, if you prefer.
- Add 2 additional tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet.
- Stir in the peppers and onions and sauté until the onions are caramelized and the pepper are soft.
- Combine the beef with the peppers and onions.
- Add 2 slices of provolone or american cheese and stir until well blended and melted.
- In a separate skillet add one tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle the outside of a flour tortilla with garlic.
- Add the tortilla to the skillet and add ¼ of the beef mixture to the middle of the tortilla.
- Roll and fold the tortilla. Fold the opposite sides in and over the filling.
- Cook on all sides until the outside is crispy. Approximately 5 minutes.
- Repeat with all four tortillas.
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hezzid
August 16, 2015 at 7:08 amYum! burritos are always a weeknight favorite at our house.
FamilyFoodie
August 16, 2015 at 9:08 amThey are a huge hit with my boys.
cookingchat (@cookingchat)
August 16, 2015 at 8:22 amThis burrito recipe looks awesome! I can relate your football stories to our baseball happenings here…though at least that starts winding down around back to school time, giving me a bit more time to cook again!
FamilyFoodie
August 16, 2015 at 9:07 amThank you David. I love all the wonderful memories made around sports with our kids.
Liz Berg
August 16, 2015 at 10:59 amYour burritos would have helped me through some crazy days back when my kids were in high school! But they’re still a yummy option that my guys would definitely love–I just don’t have to tell them that I didn’t slave over a hot stove all day long to make them 🙂
FamilyFoodie
August 16, 2015 at 3:47 pmSometimes, I look back and think… how did I make it through when all four kids were in sports. Somehow we do!
taranoland
August 16, 2015 at 11:43 amThis is a great easy meal for school nights, just love it!
FamilyFoodie
August 16, 2015 at 3:47 pmThanks Tara! We do too.
Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet)
August 16, 2015 at 1:47 pmThis is just the kind of meal I like to whip up during the busy work week! No kids here…just us big kids…but we have such a hectic life that quick and delish is how we roll M-F.
FamilyFoodie
August 16, 2015 at 3:47 pmBig kids are allowed to enjoy these too, Wendy!
Renee Dobbs
August 16, 2015 at 4:30 pmI love so much about these burritos. First they are beef. Second that you melted cheese in the beef. Third is the hint of garlic. Finally, the crispy outside.
Teri@The Freshman Cook
August 16, 2015 at 7:12 pmI know these would be a hit in my house because all of the ingredients are favorites. Love these!
Bernie Dezenski
August 17, 2015 at 12:01 pmMy kids are grown, but your story brings back such special times when they were growing up. Burritos look delicious — they’d make a great meal for any of our family get-togethers! Beautiful photos too!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere
August 17, 2015 at 3:38 pmI love how easy and hearty these are! Perfect for us once hockey season starts!
Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba)
August 17, 2015 at 10:38 pmThis was definitely one of our go-tos during the week… some days if we didn’t have tortillas we used hollowed out rolls or pita – still delicious!
lk529
August 19, 2015 at 11:55 amI love that you have seared the burritos. You can bake them too, just spritz with a little Pam! 🙂
foodiestuntman
August 20, 2015 at 3:50 pmI think I’m going to replicate these soon!