Jul 14 2026
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Fajita Burrito Recipe

Inspired by Las Margaritas - Mexican Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

A large flour tortilla filled with sliced steak or chicken, grilled onions, topped with cheese sauce, lettuce, and tomatoes. Served with rice and beans.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Protein

    Slice the steak or chicken into thin strips and season with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Onion

    Slice the onion into thin strips.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop the lettuce and dice the tomato.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Cook the Protein

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned steak or chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.

  2. 5

    Cook the Onions

    Add the sliced onions to the skillet and continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until they are soft and slightly caramelized.

  3. 6

    Cook the Rice

    In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.

  4. 7

    Heat the Beans

    In another pot or microwave, heat the beans until warm.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Prepare the Tortilla

    Lay a flour tortilla flat on a plate. Spoon a portion of the cooked protein and onions in the center of the tortilla.

  2. 9

    Add Cheese Sauce

    Add a generous amount of cheese sauce on top of the protein and onions.

  3. 10

    Add Toppings

    Top with lettuce and diced tomatoes.

  4. 11

    Roll the Burrito

    Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll it up tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.

Serving

  1. 12

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the burrito alongside a cup of rice and a cup of beans.

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