Step 1

Place all the ingredients except the meat in a small bowl.

Step 2

Stir the spices well to make sure the spices are blended well.

Step 3

Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet (preferably nonstick) over medium-high heat and brown the beef, stirring well.

Step 4

Transfer the browned beef to a colander to drain off the grease.

Step 5

Return the beef to the skillet.

Step 6

Add the spice mix and 3/4 to 1 cup water. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Simmer the beef mixture on medium-low heat for 20 minutes, or until most of the moisture has cooked away. Remove the skillet from heat before the meat is completely dry.

Step 8

Heat refried beans in a small pan over low heat. Stir occasionally. When the beans are warmed through and pliable they are ready.

Step 9

Heat a skillet over medium heat.

Step 10

Place each tortilla in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side to warm them up.

Step 11

Remove the tortilla from the skillet.

Step 12

Cover the tortillas with a towel to keep them warm.

Step 13

Spread two or three tablespoons of refried beans on a tortilla. Be sure to leave the sides of the tortilla clean so they will be easy to roll up.

Step 14

Add ½ cup of seasoned ground beef over the beans.

Step 15

Top with lettuce, cheese, diced tomato, and Taco Bell Mild sauce.

Step 16

Top with sour cream if desired.

Step 17

Fold up the burrito by folding up the bottom of the burrito first, then fold the burrito over from the left to the right.

Step 18

Serve with your favorite sauce.