The Burrito Loco Recipe
Filled with rice, black beans, caramelized onions, jalapeños, chorizo, carnitas (pork), cheese and sour cream. Topped with a delicious medium-spicy red sauce and cheese dip
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Ingredients
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Burrito Filling
Sauces
Burrito Wrapping
Method
Prepare the Filling
- 1
Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, cook 1 cup of rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, set aside.
- 2
Prepare Black Beans
Rinse and drain the 1 cup of black beans. Set aside.
- 3
- 4
Prepare Jalapeños
Slice 2 whole jalapeños and remove seeds if less heat is desired. Set aside.
- 5
Cook the Chorizo
In a skillet over medium heat, cook 1 cup of chorizo until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- 6
Prepare Carnitas
If using pre-cooked carnitas, shred 1 cup of carnitas. If cooking from scratch, slow cook pork shoulder with spices until tender.
Assemble the Burrito
- 7
Warm the Tortillas
Gently warm 4 large flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- 8
Layer the Ingredients
On each tortilla, layer 1/4 cup rice, 1/4 cup black beans, caramelized onions, jalapeños, chorizo, carnitas, 1/4 cup cheese, and 1/4 cup sour cream.
- 9
Wrap the Burrito
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll from the bottom to the top, ensuring the filling is secured inside.
Serve the Burrito
- 10
Top with Sauces
Place the wrapped burritos on a serving plate and generously pour 1/4 cup of medium-spicy red sauce and 1/4 cup of cheese dip over each burrito.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Optionally, garnish with chopped cilantro or extra jalapeños. Serve immediately and enjoy!
