Jul 13 2026
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The California Burrito Recipe

Inspired by La Puerta
Time1h
Serves2

Arrachera steak, french fries, grilled onion and poblano, jack cheese, guacamole, crema

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Ingredients

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Meat

Vegetables

Dairy

Condiments

Wraps

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate and Grill the Steak

    Marinate arrachera steak in your favorite seasoning for at least 30 minutes. Grill over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked to your desired doneness. Let it rest before slicing.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the onion and poblano pepper. Grill them until they are tender and slightly charred. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the French Fries

    Prepare the French fries according to the package instructions or fry them until golden and crispy.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Build the Burrito

    On a large flour tortilla, layer sliced arrachera steak, grilled onion, grilled poblano, French fries, jack cheese, guacamole, and crema. Roll the tortilla tightly to form a burrito.

  2. 5

    Serve

    Cut the burrito in half and serve with extra guacamole and crema on the side.

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