Burritos Recipe
Three burritos filled with chicken or beef. Served with lettuce and pico de gallo on the side.
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Ingredients
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Burrito Filling
Burrito Assembly
Method
Burrito Filling Preparation
- 1
Cook the Chicken or Beef
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. If using chicken, cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. If using beef, add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
- 2
- 3
Season the Filling
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. If using chicken, shred it into smaller pieces.
- 4
Add Cheese
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and well combined.
Burrito Assembly
- 5
Warm the Tortillas
In a separate skillet or microwave, warm the large flour tortillas to make them pliable.
- 6
Fill the Tortillas
Place a generous amount of the chicken or beef filling in the center of each tortilla, followed by a handful of shredded lettuce.
- 7
Roll the Burritos
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll it from the bottom to the top to secure the filling inside. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- 8
Serve
Serve the burritos with a side of pico de gallo. You can slice the burritos in half for easier handling.