Breakfast

Beef Breakfast Burritos

ByEric Jones posted onDecember 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Sometimes I wake up craving something fulfilling that’s both easy to make and tastes great too. Beef Breakfast Burritos are the perfect choice for any morning — and because they can be made in advance, they are a simple recipe idea when meal planning for the week.

Here are a few more breakfast sandwiches you might enjoy: French Toast Breakfast Sandwich, Breakfast Cheeseburger Croissant Sandwich, & Sweet & Sticky Chicken Waffle Sliders

On busy mornings, you only need about 10 minutes (or less) to make a breakfast burrito, especially when the ground beef is already made, and your cheese is already shredded. Or, as I mentioned before, you can also make them ahead of time and keep them in the fridge or freezer.

Plus, breakfast burritos are so versatile that you can load them up with just about anything. It’s a complete meal on its own with proteins, fats, and carbs, and you can add even more vegetables like potatoes and spinach. See below for more recommendations for substitutions and additions.

over head shot of beef breakfast burritos in a bowl cut side facing up

Ingredients you need to make Beef Breakfast Burritos:

Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below

The foundation of any burrito is large flour tortillas. A flour tortilla is preferred here over corn tortillas, which are softer and stretchier, allowing them to hold large amounts of filling. Corn tortillas are typically too small and much more fragile. For a low-carb option, check out these Mission Carb Balance tortillas.
For the first layer of the burrito, you’ll need shredded Mozzarella cheese. Other options that work well are cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Colby Jack, or a Mexican blend.
For the ground beef layer, you’ll need lean ground beef, red cayenne pepper, chili powder, oregano, ground cumin, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
For the egg layer, combine organic eggs, crème fraîche, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
The final layer is fresh pico de gallo. You can find pico de gallo premade at your local grocery store, or you can chop a blend of tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, fresh cilantro, and jalapeños.
Optional: The avocado crema will be served on the side. It is a quick combination of avocado, sour cream, fresh lemon or lime juice, fresh cilantro, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

How to make a Beef Breakfast Burrito:

Make the avocado crema. In a small bowl, combine the avocado, sour cream, fresh cilantro chopped, sea salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Set to the side.

Make the ground beef. In a large skillet over medium heat, add your ground beef and season with oregano, red cayenne pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook until browned, then drain any excess liquid. Set to the side.

Make the scrambled eggs. In a separate bowl, whisk (paid link) your eggs, creme fraiche, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Add the butter to a skillet over medium heat and scramble the eggs. Set to the side.

Build the burrito. Place a large flour tortilla on a flat surface. Layer with one half the shredded Mozzarella, one half of the cooked ground beef, one half of the scrambled eggs, and one half of the pico de gallo. Fold the burrito. Repeat for the second burrito.

layering ingredients inside a large flour tortilla to make a beef breakfast burrito

Handy tip: How to fold a burrito

To fold a burrito, place fillings in the center of the flour tortilla, fold the sides in, then fold the bottom flap up and over the filling, tucking in the corners as you roll the burrito tightly to close.

Cook and seal the burrito. Add olive oil to medium-heated skillet and place the burritos seam-side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and sealed.

Serve or store. Remove the burritos from the skillet and serve with avocado crema. If you are making your breakfast burritos ahead of time, wrap them tightly in foil, then place them in a freezer bag for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

avocado crema in a small bowl with a serving spoon

What other ingredients can I add or substitute in a beef breakfast burrito?

You can get really creative with the fillings for a breakfast burrito. For the proteins, you can swap out the ground beef for chicken or turkey sausage, beef or turkey bacon, or a plant-based protein like black beans or refried beans. Other vegetables that would go great in a breakfast burrito include diced potatoes, shredded hash browns, and spinach. Instead of or in addition to the avocado crema, you can add sliced avocado or guacamole. You can even drizzle on or dip your burrito in some red or green salsa, Taco Bell sauce, or hot sauce.

The blended flavors of cheese, seasoned ground beef, creamy scrambled eggs, and fresh Mexican salsa will kick off your day in the right way.