Jul 09 2026
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Green Machaca & Beans Burro Recipe

Inspired by The Original Carolina's Mexican Food
Time50m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Green Machaca Filling

Beans

Tortillas & Toppings

Method

Green Machaca Filling

  1. 1

    Prepare machaca

    If using dried machaca, rehydrate according to package instructions in hot water or stock until tender. Drain well and flakes easily.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced jalapeño; sauté until soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add minced garlic; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stir in salsa verde and ground cumin; simmer 3-4 minutes to bloom flavors and meld with onions.

  5. 5

    Add the rehydrated machaca; cook 6-8 minutes, breaking up any clumps, until heated through and slightly browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Keep warm over low heat.

Beans

  1. 7

    Sauté aromatics

    In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 8

    Add garlic; cook for 30 seconds.

  3. 9

    Add pinto beans; mash some of them with the back of a spoon to thicken slightly, leaving some texture.

  4. 10

    Season with cumin and salt; simmer 5-7 minutes to combine flavors.

Tortillas & Assembly

  1. 11

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or on a griddle until pliable and easy to roll.

  2. 12

    Spread a thin layer of warm beans on each tortilla. Spoon a generous amount of green machaca filling over the beans.

  3. 13

    Top with shredded cheese, a dollop of crema, avocado slices, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Drizzle with extra salsa verde if desired.

  4. 14

    Fold in the sides and roll the tortilla tightly to form a burrito. Cut in half if serving halves.

  5. 15

    Serve immediately with additional salsa verde on the side.

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