New Mexican Traditional Burrito Recipe
choice of meat cheese enchilada sauce
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Ingredients
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Meat
Burrito Assembly
Method
Prepare the Meat
- 1
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- 2
Brown the Beef
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- 3
Season the Meat
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beef is fully browned, about 8-10 minutes.
Assemble the Burritos
- 4
Prepare the Tortilla
Lay a large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface.
- 5
Add the Meat
Spoon a portion of the cooked meat mixture onto the center of the tortilla.
- 6
Add Cheese
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the meat.
- 7
Add Enchilada Sauce
Drizzle enchilada sauce over the cheese.
- 8
Add Toppings
Add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- 9
Wrap the Burrito
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the bottom to the top.
Serve
- 10
Plate the Burrito
Place the assembled burrito seam-side down on a plate.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Optional: Pour additional enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with more cheese before serving.
