All Meat Burrito Recipe
Extra meat and salsa (The most popular choice is grilled chicken). Pure protein, just meat and salsa.
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Ingredients
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Burrito Components
Seasoning/Marinade for Grilled Chicken (if grilling fresh)
Ground Beef Seasoning (if cooking fresh)
Method
Burrito Components
- 1
Warm tortillas
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Warm each flour tortilla 20–30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly spotted. Keep warm wrapped in a clean kitchen towel.
- 2
Reheat or combine meats
If your meats are already cooked and chilled: heat a large skillet over medium with 1 tablespoon neutral oil. Add the grilled chicken, ground beef and chorizo (if using). Warm, tossing occasionally, until heated through (about 4–6 minutes). Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, taste and adjust. If meats were prepared fresh per sections below, proceed after cooking.
- 3
Assemble burritos
Lay a warmed tortilla flat. Spoon approximately 200 g (about 3/4–1 cup) of mixed meats down the center of the tortilla, leaving 2 inches clear at each end. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons salsa roja (and 1 tablespoon salsa verde if using) over the meat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro and squeeze 1/2 lime wedge over the filling (optional). Fold the sides in, then roll tightly from the bottom to form a burrito. Repeat for remaining tortillas.
- 4
Finish (optional crisping)
For a lightly crisp exterior: heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium. Place burrito seam-side down and cook 1–2 minutes per side until golden and sealed. Serve immediately with extra salsa and lime wedges.
Seasoning/Marinade for Grilled Chicken (if grilling fresh)
- 5
Combine olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken and coat thoroughly. Marinate 15–30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours refrigerated.
- 6
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill chicken 4–6 minutes per side (thicker pieces may take longer) until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Let rest 5 minutes, then slice or dice into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Ground Beef Seasoning (if cooking fresh)
- 7
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, 3–4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 8
Add ground beef and break up with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink, 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.
- 9
Stir in chili powder, cumin, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and 2 tablespoons water or beef broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes until flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning. Keep warm.