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Beef and Bean Chilli Burritos

Cultural Context

Beef and Bean Chilli Burritos are a staple in Mexican cuisine, showcasing the rich flavors of the region. Traditionally, they are filled with a hearty mixture of spiced beef and beans, wrapped in soft tortillas. These burritos reflect the vibrant culinary culture of Mexico, where street food is celebrated. Today, they have gained popularity worldwide, often customized with various toppings and fillings to suit individual tastes.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500 G minced beef
125 G grated cheese
2 tomatoes, chopped
lettuce
Old El Paso beef and bean chili burrito kit
bean stir in sauce
chunky salsa
oil

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C for fan-assisted oven, gas mark 4).

2

Wrap flour tortillas loosely in foil and place them in the oven for about 10 minutes to warm through.

3

Heat a couple of tablespoons of oil in a pan.

4

Add 500 G of minced beef to the pan and fry until lightly browned.

5

Shred the lettuce by stacking the leaves, rolling them up, and slicing down in a sawing action.

6

Check the minced beef, then add the sachet of bean stir in sauce to the pan.

7

Add a little bit of water to the pan to make the mixture nice and juicy.

8

To assemble the burrito, place a bit of shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and the spicy minced beef in the center of the tortilla.

9

Sprinkle grated cheese over the hot minced beef to allow it to melt.

10

Add chunky salsa on top of the filling.

11

Fold up one end of the tortilla to secure the filling, then wrap over and squeeze the filling to create a neat round burrito.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

panovenfoil

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Chili BurritosBeef Burritos
Local Name: burritos de chile con carne y frijoles

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