House Burrito Milanesa Recipe
A large flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken. Topped with red sauce, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.
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Ingredients
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For the Burrito Filling
For the Toppings
For the Sides
Method
Prepare the Filling
- 1
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or shredded chicken, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Season the Meat
Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water (about 2 tablespoons). Mix well and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assemble the Burrito
- 3
Warm the Tortillas
In a separate skillet or on a griddle, warm the flour tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable.
- 4
Fill the Tortillas
On each tortilla, layer a generous portion of the meat filling, followed by a scoop of red sauce, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
- 5
Roll the Burritos
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it tightly from the bottom up to enclose the filling. Repeat for all tortillas.
Serve the Burritos
- 6
Plate the Burritos
Place each burrito on a plate and drizzle more red sauce on top if desired. Add a dollop of sour cream on the side.
- 7
Add the Sides
Serve with a side of cooked rice and beans for a complete meal.
