Burrito Recipe
May 4
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Delicious and filling Mexican burritos
Burrito is a popular Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla filled with various ingredients. It typically includes a protein such as grilled chicken, beef, or beans, along with rice, cheese, lettuce, salsa, and other toppings. The tortilla is wrapped tightly around the filling to create a handheld, portable meal. Burritos are often served with sour cream, guacamole, and additional salsa on the side. They are known for their satisfying and flavorful combination of ingredients, making them a favorite choice for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- Large flour tortillas — 4
- Cooked rice — 1 cup
- Black beans — 1 cup, cooked or canned
- Grilled chicken — 1 cup, sliced
- Bell peppers — 1/2 cup, sliced
- Onion — 1/2 cup, sliced
- Shredded cheese — 1/2 cup
- Sour cream — 1/4 cup
- Salsa — 1/4 cup
- Guacamole — 1/4 cup
- Cilantro — 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt — 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper — 1/4 teaspoon
- Cooking oil — 2 tablespoons
Directions
1. Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the pan. Cook until they are softened and slightly caramelized.
3. Season the cooked vegetables with salt and black pepper. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
4. Warm the flour tortillas in a microwave or on a stovetop until they are pliable.
5. In the center of each tortilla, layer the cooked rice, black beans, grilled chicken, cooked vegetables, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and chopped cilantro.
6. Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up tightly to form a burrito.
7. Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
8. Optional: You can heat the assembled burritos in a pan or in the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese and warm them through.
9. Serve the burritos hot with additional salsa, guacamole, and sour cream on the side.
10. Enjoy the delicious and filling homemade burritos!