- 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).
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.
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
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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
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