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Beef Burritos

Simple, super tasty everyday beef burritos made with a homemade beef mince filling
(ground beef), rice and your choice of fillings. One of the best freezer meals ever! I use
this beef filling for all things Mexican - tacos, nachos, burritos, enchiladas etc. Feel free
to change up the fillings to your taste! Makes 8 - 10 burritos.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients

Burrito Seasoning:

  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried cumin powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste (optional)

Beef:

  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 1 lb 1 lb beef mince ground beef, I use lean
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tbsp water

Burritos:

  • 6 - 8 large soft flour tortillas or round wraps -25cm/10"+ (Note 1)
  • 3 cups cooked rice warm not piping hot (I use white long grain)
  • 3 cups iceberg lettuce or cabbage finely sliced (use cabbage if freezing)
  • 1 cup corn kernels I use canned, drained
  • 1 cup black beans I use canned, drained
  • 3 tomatoes deseeded and diced
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • Finely chopped coriander optional
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese of choice melting kind

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes until onion is lightly browned.
  • Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it turns from red to brown.
  • Add Taco Seasoning (or use 1 packet store bought) and cook for 1 minute.
  • Then add tomato paste and water, cook for 3 minutes until the water is mostly evaporated but the beef is still juicy, not dried out.
  • Set aside to cool for 10 minutes - piping hot filling will steam the burrito, making the tortilla soggy.
  • Optional: If not warming rolled burrito, warm the tortillas before rolling (per packet directions).
  • Place a burrito on a work surface. Place 1/4 - 1/3 cup of rice just below the centre.
  • Top with 1/4 - 1/3 cup beef, then some lettuce, corn, black beans, tomato, a sprinkle of red onion, coriander and cheese.
  • Fold up the bottom to cover the filling, then fold the edges in
  • Roll up tightly, then wrap in foil. Serve as is or heat per below.
  • HEATING: To warm through, pan fry (dry pan) in the foil over medium high heat on a burner for a few minutes on each side to slightly crisp and warm the outside.
  • Turn off the burner/ stove when done.