Burrito Clásico Recipe
Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of ground beef or pulled chicken. Topped with mild red sauce, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, tomato
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Ingredients
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Burrito Filling
Mild Red Sauce
Toppings & Assembly
Method
Burrito Filling
- 1
Prepare protein
If using ground beef: heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbs vegetable oil. Add chopped onion and sauté 2–3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary. If using shredded chicken: heat 1 tbs oil in the skillet, sauté onion and garlic 2–3 minutes, then add shredded cooked chicken to warm through.
- 2
Season filling
Stir in chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1/4 cup water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3–4 minutes until flavors combine and mixture is slightly saucy. Taste and adjust salt/seasoning. Remove from heat and keep warm.
Mild Red Sauce
- 3
In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm 1 tsp olive oil. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onion and 1 tsp minced garlic; sauté 1–2 minutes until softened but not browned. Add 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 tsp mild chile powder (or paprika), 1/4 tsp cumin and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning. Keep warm.
Toppings & Assembly
- 4
Warm tortillas
Warm the flour tortillas on a dry skillet or comal over medium heat 20–30 seconds per side until pliable, or wrap in a damp towel and microwave 20–30 seconds.
- 5
Assemble burritos
Lay one warm tortilla flat. Spoon approximately 1/4 of the seasoned beef or chicken down the center (about 3.5–4 oz). Spoon 2–3 tbs of mild red sauce over the meat. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup shredded cheese on top so it melts slightly. Add about 1/4 cup shredded lettuce, 2 tbs diced tomato, and 2 tbs sour cream. Add cilantro if desired.
- 6
Fold burrito
Fold the sides of the tortilla in toward the center, then roll from the bottom up to enclose the filling tightly. Place seam-side down on the skillet briefly (about 30–45 seconds) to seal and warm through, if desired.
- 7
Serve: cut each burrito in half if preferred, garnish with extra sauce, cheese or lime wedge. Serve immediately while hot.