19 Hearty Burrito Recipes That Are Packed with Flavor

When you think about Mexican cuisine in America, burritos are likely one of the first dishes that come to mind. They're a hearty and filling dish—and super easy to make. Once you learn how to roll one, you'll be stuffing tortillas with everything from chicken and steak to scrambled eggs. Burritos make for a simple meal that can be eaten with one hand, which means less dishes and easier cleanup overall. If you're looking for a few recipes to get you started (including a few burrito-inspired bowls), we've rounded up our favorites right here, starting with Marcela's take. This fun burrito recipe is the perfect grab-and-go dish to feed a crowd. Marinated beef gets cooked until fork-tender with onions, peppers, chiles and garlic, then shredded and served alongside warm tortillas.

This saucy tray of burritos is perfect for a busy weeknight or a potluck party. Ready in just 35 minutes, each burrito is packed with ground beef, cheddar cheese and refried beans. When ready to serve, drizzle over extra sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

We love burritos because they’re a portable way to enjoy a meal—whether it’s dinner or breakfast. Wrapping all the ingredients in a tortilla helps keep all the ingredients warm while allowing the flavors to mingle together. Juicy Pico de Gallo helps add fresh, vibrant and bright flavor to this simple breakfast burrito.

This homemade take on Chipotle’s sofritas is made from crumbled tofu simmered in a spicy Poblano sauce. It’s not just for vegetarians—even the meat lovers in your life will find this dish hard to resist. We serve the mixture in bowl form with brown rice, black beans, Pico de Gallo and lettuce, but it’s also great as a taco or burrito filling.

Simple roasted chicken acts as the backbone for this easy burrito recipe, while a homemade mojo is a fantastic way to pack in bright, citrusy flavor and just the right amount of heat. For an easy shortcut, opt for store-bought rotisserie chicken and shred by hand.

If you’re the type of person who likes a lot of toppings on their scrambled eggs, then a breakfast burrito is for you. This recipe is loaded with bell peppers, black beans, tomato and avocado. To make it even healthier, opt for egg whites instead of egg yolks and choose whole wheat tortillas.

If you’re looking for an easy vegetarian recipe that the whole family will love, these sweet potato and black bean burritos are a fantastic option. They’re packed with nutrients from spinach, tomatoes, beans and sweet potatoes, and they take bold flavor from sautéed jalapenos, onions and garlic. Serve with chopped cilantro and the hot sauce of your choice.

A homemade mojo is the secret to adding bright, citrusy flavor to these fun burritos. Add the marinade to a freezer bag, then let the steak sit in the marinade for at least four hours or overnight. Once marinated, grill the steak until charred and crispy, let rest and slice. Finally, layer the tortilla with cilantro pesto and steak, then fold and serve with homemade charred tomatillo salsa.

If your weeknights are packed with sports, activities and school events, you need a quick and easy dinner you can rely on to feed the whole family. These chipotle chicken burritos are the perfect thing—they can be ready in under a half hour, they’re filled with protein and pack tons of flavor into every bite. Store-bought rotisserie chicken is the speedy secret to saving time in the kitchen.

Breakfast burritos are a fantastically filling dish, and this recipe lets you enjoy them by the forkful. Perfect for a festive brunch, this recipe uses a homemade taco bowl as the base for a layered dish that’s filled with spicy chorizo, shredded cheese, spicy jalapenos and creamy salsa verde.

Tired of standard bean and burrito recipes? Try this inventive recipe instead. Start by making your own sauce by toasting guajillo peppers, simmering them in chicken stock, then blending until smooth and adding ketchup, vinegar and a bit of sweetness. Toss pre-poached chicken in the creamy, spicy sauce then pile high on a tortilla with bacon and homemade slaw. The sweet, spicy and tangy burritos are packed with unbeatable flavor.

If you love breakfast burritos, then you’ll love this casserole that’s ideal for big family holidays. This easy, no-stress dish can be made in advance and thrown in the oven to cook in just about an hour, which means it’s perfect for Christmas morning or New Year’s day. Serve with warmed tortillas and extra salsa on the side.

Everybody knows that shrimp is fantastic in tacos, but have you ever thought about incorporating it into a burrito? If you haven’t, now is your chance to try it out. The versatile ingredient is mildly-flavored, so it picks up the flavors of whatever it’s cooked within. In this recipe, pickled jalapenos deliver vibrant, spicy flavor that’s tangy and sharp. Avocado and sour cream help balance it all out with cooling flavor and silky texture in every bite.

If you’re looking to skip the carbohydrates from a tortilla, a burrito bowl can be a great alternative. This is the type of recipe that cooks low and slow all day, so you know that it’s packed with flavor in every bite. A homemade Pico de Gallo is a perfectly acidic and bright sauce to offset the richness of the pork.

Once you try these fantastic breakfast burritos, we promise you’ll never go back to eating regular old eggs and bacon. Packed with crispy bacon, sautéed onion, ham and savory sausage, these protein-packed burritos are perfect for the whole family. Pepper jack cheese, salsa verde and green chiles add the perfect amount of heat to offset the richness of all the meat.

Spaghetti squash is often thought of as a noodle substitute, but why not use it as a rice substitute too? It’s a versatile ingredient that’s mildly-flavored, so it easily absorbs the flavors of whatever it’s cooked with. The neutral base is perfect for the bold flavors that come from ancho chile, lime juice, tomatillo salsa and cilantro. Shrimp is the perfect protein for this low-calorie dish.

This breakfast burrito recipe is essentially all of the best breakfast foods wrapped in one tortilla. Eggs are layered with refried beans, Pico and cheese then seasoned tater tots add crispy bite. Fresh herbs like cilantro and scallion help brighten up every bite with herbaceous tangy flavor.

This combination of enchiladas and burritos uses flour tortillas (rather than the traditional corn tortillas) to accommodate large amounts of beef and bean filling. Covered in savory enchilada sauce and melty cheese, they’re baked to crispy perfection before being served alongside a side of vegetables.