Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsMexico CityGrilled Cactus Burrito Recipe

Grilled Cactus Burrito Recipe

Inspired by Mexico City
Time30m
Serves4

Make Grilled Cactus Burrito Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Burrito Filling

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cactus

    Rinse the nopal cactus pads under cold water. Use a sharp knife to remove the spines and edges. Cut the pads into strips.

  2. 2

    Grill the Cactus

    Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium heat. Add the cactus strips and grill for about 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.

Burrito Filling

  1. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    In the same pan, add the minced garlic, diced onion, and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until soft.

  2. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the grilled cactus, black beans, corn, cumin, salt, and pepper to the sautéed vegetables. Stir until well combined and heated through.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Burrito

    Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Add a generous amount of the cactus filling, sprinkle with shredded cheese and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with sour cream.

  2. 6

    Roll the Burrito

    Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it tightly from the bottom to the top. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Slice the burritos in half and serve warm with additional sour cream and salsa on the side.

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