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Monster Burritos

Monster burritos with a thick, golden-griddle finish and a cross-section packed with beef, fluffy eggs, melted cheese, rice, and beans. These huge burritos are assembled fast, warmed on the griddle, then crisped on both sides for easy slicing and layered servings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 920
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Monster Burritos
  • 4 extra-large flour tortillas
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cup cooked rice
  • 2 cup refried beans
  • 2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup diced onions and jalapeños Use to taste.
  • 0.25 cup guacamole Use to taste.
  • 0.25 cup hot sauce Use to taste.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Cook the beef and season
  1. Heat a cast iron skillet on the griddle until hot. Cook the ground beef until browned, then stir in taco seasoning and cook according to the package directions.
Scramble eggs
  1. In the same hot griddle area, scramble the eggs until fluffy and set. Transfer the scrambled eggs to a plate and keep warm.
Warm tortillas
  1. Warm the tortillas on the griddle until pliable. Move them to a work surface so they’re ready for assembling.
Assemble and griddle-crisp
  1. Layer each tortilla with refried beans, cooked rice, beef, scrambled eggs, shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, and desired toppings like diced onions and jalapeños, guacamole, and hot sauce.
  2. Fold in the sides and roll tightly into burritos, then place seam-side down on the griddle.
  3. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy, flipping once. Slice each burrito in half and serve.

Notes

Pro tip: Warm tortillas just until pliable so they roll without cracking, then crisp seam-side down first for a tight hold. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days; reheat on a griddle or skillet until hot. Freezing is not recommended because tortillas and toppings can soften and break during thawing. For a lighter option, use low-fat cheese and replace some refried beans with extra salsa or black beans to reduce calories while keeping the layered texture.