Beef burrito

The essence of a burrito is the harmony of layers in a single, portable package. It's not just a pile of mixed ingredients, but a play of textures: spicy warm meat, filling rice, fresh crunchy vegetables and creamy cheese meeting in a soft tortilla. The real art lies in the rolling, so every bite gets a bit of everything.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 580 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large frying pan
  • Small saucepan for rice (if not ready)
  • Grater
  • Knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Sauté the finely chopped onion in oil. Once soft, add the meat and fry until browned.

Tip: It's important the onion caramelises, this gives the base.
2

Sprinkle with the spices (paprika, chilli, cumin, crushed garlic, salt), mix, and fry for 1-2 minutes.

Tip: Spices must be dissolved in fat to be truly flavourful.
3

Mix in the drained beans, sweetcorn and diced tomatoes. Cook together for 5-10 minutes until most of the liquid evaporates.

Tip: The filling shouldn't be too soupy, or it will soak the pastry.
4

If the rice is cold, warm it in a little oil or microwave. Warm the tortilla wraps in a dry pan for 10-10 seconds per side.

Tip: Warming softens the fat in the tortilla wrap, making it pliable.
5

Assemble: put rice in the middle of the tortilla, meat ragu on top, sprinkle with cheese and coriander. Fold up the bottom, then the two sides, and roll up tightly.

Tip: The cheese will melt inside from the hot meat.

Recipe FAQ

Why does the tortilla tear?
Because it's cold and stiff. Always warm it slightly before filling so it's flexible.
How does it stay together?
Don't overfill, and fold in the two ends before rolling up (like an envelope).

Ingredients

  • 500 g beef mince
  • 1 head onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chilli powder (to taste)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 400 g tinned black beans (drained)
  • 200 g sweetcorn
  • 200 g cooked rice
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 8 large tortilla wraps
  • 100 g grated cheddar or trappist cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 bunch fresh coriander