Cheesy Beef Potato Burritos (Print-Friendly Version)

Loaded burritos packed with beef, crispy potatoes, and cheese for bold, nostalgic flavor.

# Ingredients:

→ Crispy Potatoes

01 - 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (½ inch pieces)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
05 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon paprika

→ Seasoned Ground Beef

07 - 1 lb ground beef
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
10 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
13 - 1 teaspoon paprika
14 - 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
15 - ½ cup water

→ Burrito Assembly

16 - 5 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
17 - 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
18 - Taco sauce, to taste

# Steps:

01 - Peel, wash, and cut potatoes into uniform ½ inch cubes. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
02 - Cook seasoned potatoes in air fryer at 400°F (204°C) for 25 minutes, shaking basket twice during cooking for even crispiness. Potatoes should be golden and tender inside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, and paprika. Cook until no pink remains.
04 - Drain excess grease, add minced garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in water, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently until potatoes are ready.
05 - Heat nacho cheese sauce until smooth and warm, using microwave or small saucepan for easy spreading.
06 - Lay tortillas flat. Spread nacho cheese down center, add a scoop of seasoned beef, drizzle taco sauce, top with crispy potatoes, and finish with more nacho cheese.
07 - Fold in tortilla sides, then roll tightly from bottom up, keeping filling contained without overstuffing.
08 - Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook burritos seam-side down for 2-3 minutes, then turn to brown all sides until golden and crispy.
09 - Remove from heat and let rest 1-2 minutes before serving to allow cheese to set. Serve immediately while warm and crispy.

# Notes & Tips:

01 - Cut potatoes uniformly for even cooking and crispiness.
02 - Avoid overfilling tortillas to prevent bursting during rolling.
03 - Drain ground beef thoroughly to keep burritos from becoming soggy.
04 - Preheat air fryer to ensure immediate crisping of potatoes.
05 - For reheating leftovers, use a 350°F oven for 10 minutes to restore crispiness; avoid microwave.

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