Mexican, Tex-MexMain Course

Beef Burritos

Name: Beef Burritos
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6-8 burritos
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp cumin powder; 2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 500g (1 lb) lean ground beef; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 tbsp water; 6-8 large soft flour tortillas (about 10 inches); 3 cups cooked rice, warm; 3 cups iceberg lettuce or cabbage, finely sliced; 1 cup corn kernels, drained; 1 cup black beans, drained; 3 tomatoes, deseeded and diced; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; Fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional); 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

6-8 burritos

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Ingredients

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1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 onion, finely chopped
18 oz (1 lb) lean ground beef
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp water
6-8 large soft flour tortillas (about 10 inches)
3 cups cooked rice, warm
3 cups iceberg lettuce or cabbage, finely sliced
1 cup corn kernels, drained
1 cup black beans, drained
3 tomatoes, deseeded and diced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
Fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese

Instructions

1
Mix the burrito seasoning: combine onion powder, oregano, salt, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
2
Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes until onion is lightly browned.
3
Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it turns from red to brown.
4
Add the seasoning mix and cook for 1 minute. Then add tomato paste and water, cook for 3 minutes until the water is mostly evaporated but the beef is still juicy. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
5
Optional: Warm the tortillas before rolling per packet directions.
6
Place a tortilla on a work surface. Place 1/4 to 1/3 cup of rice just below the center. Top with 1/4 to 1/3 cup beef, then some lettuce, corn, black beans, tomato, a sprinkle of red onion, cilantro, and cheese.
7
Fold up the bottom to cover the filling, then fold the edges in. Roll up tightly and wrap in foil.
8
To heat: Pan fry in the foil over medium-high heat for a few minutes on each side, or bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes until warmed through and slightly crispy.