Beef and potato burritos are a weekly staple here. My kids call them potatoritos. These easy beef and potato burritos with chipotle ranch are budget friendly, rivals fast food, cooks up in one pot, and kids love it!

These burritos have some of our favorite flavors wrapped up in one tortilla. They are cheesy, creamy, and spicy from the cheese and ranch. Kids love potatoes and tacos so this recipe just made sense!

pan with beef and potatoes burrito mixture along with a tortilla on a cutting board with potato and meat mixture and ranch over the top.

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There is just something about the combination of potatoes and taco meat combined together in one dish that my and my family love.

The sweet little golden potatoes, with the melty cheese, along with the spicy chipotle ranch, and the delicious taco meat is just so tasty when wrapped together in a tortilla. It reminds me so much of takeout except it is done right in your own kitchen – no need to go anywhere or pay takeout prices.

It is a perfect weeknight dinner because it is finished cooking in less than 30 minutes and kids love it!

Why you’ll love Beef and Potato Burritos with Chipotle Ranch

Tasty – My whole family loves when I make this because it is so delicious!

Simple – There are no fancy ingredients here! This recipe is super simple to put together in one pot. Add in a bottle of chipotle ranch instead of making it homemade and it becomes a super seamless busy weekday dinner!

Less than 30 minutes – Everything comes together so quick and easy, it makes the perfect weeknight meal!

Takeout alternative – So much more affordable than takeout and made in about the same amount of time it takes to drive to a fast food restaurant and wait for your food.

Supplies needed to make Beef and Potato Burritos with Chipotle Ranch

Cutting board and knife for quartering your potatoes
A cheese shredder, I have this exact one
A pan for cooking your ground meat and potatoes in

Ingredients

woman holding the easy beef and potato burritos with chipotle ranch cut in half over a cutting board and pan

Beef – I lay out my frozen ground beef early enough in the day so it is completely thawed before I begin cooking to ensure this meal is super quick to come together.

Taco Seasoning – We love anything taco flavored – maybe that is why this will always be a family favorite!

Potatoes – My favorite potatoes to use for this dish is baby yukon gold. They are slightly sweet and cook up super fast.

Homemade Ranch – I love using my homemade buttermilk ranch for this recipe and adding in a squeeze of lime and some adobo sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce.

Chipotles in Adobo Sauce – This is so important to turn your ranch for normal to spicy, perfect for these burritos!

Shredded Cheese – You can use any shredded cheese! I used Monterey Jack because I like the way it melts and gives that similar tang that mild cheddar does while adding in a bit of spice!

Lime – We love the flavors of lime in our southwestern foods!

The full recipe, along with the ingredients, can be found below.

How to make Beef and Potato Burritos with Chipotle Ranch

First, begin by prepping your potatoes and cheese. Shred your cheese and quarter your potatoes. You could always use cheese that is already shredded but I like to shred the cheese myself because it melts to much better!

block of cheese on a cutting board with limes in the corner

Then, add your ground beef to a pan with a bit of oil and begin browning your meat.

Next, once your meat is completely cooked, add your potatoes to a pan along with about a cup of water and your taco seasoning. Stir everything together and place a lid on the pan. Over medium heat, allow your potatoes to cook all the way through, checking on them frequently to ensure the potatoes are not sticking to the bottom of your pan. If they are taking a little longer to cook, just turn your heat down to medium low and place the lid back on the pan.

ground beef in a pan with oil being poured over it

Finally, check your potatoes with a fork to ensure they are cooked all the way through. You may have to check a couple of potatoes. Once the potatoes are completely cooked, squeeze a quarter of a lime over the pan.

cooked ground beef and potatoes in a pan

woman's hand squeezing a lime over the ground beef and potatoes in a pan

Additionally, using our super easy and delicious homemade buttermilk ranch, squeeze a quarter of a lime and a few tablespoons of adobo sauce into the ranch and stir well.

a container of plain ranch with limes and a can of open chipotles in adobo sauce on a cutting board

Now it is time to plate everything up! Grab your tortilla, add a bit of cheese on the bottom. Then, add the beef and potato mixture on top of the cheese. Finally, add your chipotle ranch and wrap your tortilla into a burrito and enjoy!

an empty tortilla on a wooden cutting board with limes and a pan of potatoes and beef mixture

a tortilla with shredded cheese in the center on a wooden cutting board with limes and a pan of potatoes and beef mixture

Tips

You can use any types of cheese – mild cheddar, sharp cheddar, colby, colby jack, monterey, monterey jack – whatever cheese you have on hand or prefer!
I love using burrito sized tortillas for this meal but you can use any sized tortillas you choose.
This meal makes both a great lunch and a great dinner.
Don’t like lime? No problem! Just leave it out!

FAQs

The key ingredients are ground beef, baby yukon potatoes, taco seasoning, chipotle in adobo, homemade ranch, lime, shredded cheese, and tortillas.

Store your beef and potato mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. It can be enjoyed immediately but makes a great meal prep!

Yes! You can use any cheese you have on hand!

Yes! Instead of using beef, you could use ground chicken or ground turkey.

Absolutely! You can just purchase a bottle of chipotle ranch from the store. Aldi has a great one!

Recipe

potatoes and beef in a tortilla on a cutting board with chipotle ranch on top

Easy Beef and Potato Burritos with Chipotle Ranch

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course, meal prep

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6

Ingredients

Beef and Potato Burritos

1 lb Ground Beef browned
1 package Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes quartered
1 package Taco Seasoning
10 Burrito Tortillas
1 cup Water
Chipotle Ranch Homemade or Store Bought
8 oz Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded
1 Lime Quartered

Chipotle Ranch

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch (link below)
1 tbsp Chipotles in Adobo Sauce (just the sauce)
¼ Lime just the juice

Instructions

First, begin by prepping your potatoes and cheese. Shred your cheese and quarter your potatoes. You could always use cheese that is already shredded but I like to shred the cheese myself because it melts to much better.
Then, add your ground beef to a pan with a bit of oil and begin browning your meat.
Next, once your meat is completely cooked, add your potatoes to a pan along with about a cup of water and your taco seasoning. Stir everything together and place a lid on the pan. Over medium heat, allow your potatoes to cook all the way through, checking on them frequently to ensure the potatoes are not sticking to the bottom of your pan. If they are taking a little longer to cook, just turn your heat down to medium low and place the lid back on the pan.
Finally, check your potatoes with a fork to ensure they are cooked all the way through. You may have to check a couple of potatoes. Once the potatoes are completely cooked, squeeze a quarter of a lime over the pan.
Additionally, using our super easy and delicious homemade buttermilk ranch, squeeze a quarter of a lime and a few tablespoons of adobo sauce into the ranch and stir well. Alternatively, you could always grab a bottle of chipotle ranch from the store if you don't already have homemade ranch prepared in your fridge. It is still just as delicious!
Now it is time to plate everything up! Grab your tortilla, add a bit of cheese on the bottom. Then, add the beef and potato mixture on top of the cheese. Finally, add your chipotle ranch and wrap your tortilla into a burrito and enjoy!

Notes

Tips

If the potatoes haven’t cooked all the way, just add a bit of water and place your lid back on the pan and cook a few more minutes. The little yukon potatoes cook relatively fast but some stoves cook a little different.
Use any cheese you like!

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