Sep 11 2026
RestaurantsSurfside Taco StandFull Burrito Box Recipe

Full Burrito Box Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Our Burrito Boxed Lunches make group meals easy! Choose a full or half burrito, each served with a fruit cup, corn tortilla chips, and guacamole on the side.

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Ingredients

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Burrito (full)

Method

Burrito (full)

  1. 1

    Prepare fillings

    If not already cooked, prepare proteins: shred cooked chicken or cook and season ground beef. Warm rice and beans; season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, stirring to combine and adjusting to taste.

  2. 2

    Warm tortillas

    Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Brush each tortilla lightly with oil or butter (~1/4 tsp per tortilla). Warm tortillas one at a time for 15–20 seconds per side until pliable but not browned. Stack and keep covered with a clean towel to retain heat.

  3. 3

    Assemble burritos

    Lay a warm tortilla flat. In a line across the center, place 1/2 cup rice, 1/4 cup beans, 1/2 cup protein, 1/4 cup shredded cheese, 3/4 tbsp salsa, and 1 tbsp sour cream. Sprinkle 1/2 tbsp chopped cilantro and squeeze a little lime if desired. Fold sides in, then roll tightly from the bottom to enclose filling. Repeat for remaining tortillas to make 4 full burritos.

  4. 4

    Finish and keep warm

    Optional: sear assembled burritos seam-side down in the skillet 1–2 minutes per side to seal and add light crispness. Keep burritos wrapped in foil or in a low oven (200°F / 95°C) until serving to maintain temperature.

Fruit cup

  1. 5

    Combine the bite-size mixed fruit in a bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon lime juice and gently toss to coat. Divide into four portion cups (about 1 cup each) and chill until packing.

Chips

  1. 6

    Portion 2 oz (about a small handful) of corn tortilla chips per boxed lunch (8 oz total for 4 boxes). Place chips in a separate paper pouch or container to keep them crisp.

Guacamole (side)

  1. 7

    Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop flesh into a medium bowl and mash to desired texture. Stir in diced red onion, tomato, chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 tsp cumin (if using), and minced jalapeño (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning. Divide into four small containers (about 1/4 cup each), press plastic wrap on the surface to minimize browning, and refrigerate until packing.

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