Burritos are traditionally a dish in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine consisting of a flour tortilla wrapped into a sealed Cylinder shape filled with a variety of flavorful ingredients. This basic recipe for Beef and Bean Burritos features a blend of ground beef, veggies, refried beans, and cheeses. Scroll down to see how we ROCK OUT the basic recipe into 10+ EPIC variations that includes Vegan, Keto, and Pescatarian style burritos that are healthy and delicious.
To make BEEF & BEAN BURRITOS:
1 lb. ground beef
1 cup preferred Salsa
1 green pepper, chopped
2/3 cup water
1 cup cooked white rice
1 cup Refried Beans, warmed
6 flour tortillas (10 inch)
1 cup Mexican Style Shredded Cheese
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup sour cream
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Large skillet, mixing spoon, colander, sharp knife, measuring spoons and cups
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min. Ready: 50 min Serves: 4-6
To make basic Beef & Bean Burritos:
1. Brown meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain using colander.
2. Stir in salsa, peppers and water. Bring to boil.
3. Stir in rice; cover. Simmer on low heat 5 min.
4. Spread beans down centers of tortillas; top with meat mixture, cheese, and tomatoes.
5. Fold in opposite sides of each tortilla, then roll up burrito style. Serve with sour cream.
VEGAN BURRITOS
Follow the same preparation and cooking steps as the basic recipe, using these ingredients. Replace beef and ingredients with:
2 can black beans
1 can sweet corn
1 cup cooked brown rice
smoked paprika
fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped Green onions
Top with:
2 TBSN fresh cilantro
1 cup chopped lettuce
1/2 cup vegan cheese
1/cup vegan sour cream
1/2 cup guacamole
Preferred salsa
4 spinach tortillas, warmed
BREAKFAST BURRITOS
Follow the same preparation and cooking steps as the basic recipe, replacing basic ingredients with these:
1 tablespoon butter
1 package Johnsonville Fully Cooked Breakfast Sausage Links diced
6 eggs beaten
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup refried beans warmed
1/2 cup pico de gallo
4 flour tortillas, warmed
WET BURRITOS
Follow the same preparation, ingredients, and cooking steps as the basic recipe using 4 flour tortillas, warmed.
Top the burritos with the following items and microwave for 30 seconds;
1 10 oz can enchilada sauce
Additional 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
ITALIAN MEATBALL BURRITOS
Follow the same preparation and cooking steps as the basic recipe, using these ingredients:
1/2 cup lean ground beef, cooked and drained
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1 TBSN minced garlic
1/4 cup preferred tomato sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Replace remaining ingredients with:
1 TBSN fresh basil, chopped
1 TBSN dried oregano
1/4 cup finely shredded Mozzarella cheese
4 flour tortillas, warmed
CHILI & CHEESE BURRITOS
Follow the same preparation and cooking steps as the basic recipe, using these ingredients:
2 cups prepared chili
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Replace remaining ingredients with:
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup preferred salsa
2 TBSN sour cream for serving
4 flour tortillas, warmed
BAKED CHEESE BURRITOS
Replace basic ingredients with these ingredients:
1 cup enchilada sauce
1 can black beans, drained
2 cups cooked white rice
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
4 flour tortillas, warmed
Preheat oven at 340 degrees F. Combine all ingredients and divide amongst tortillas. Wrap into burritos and bake on a cookie sheet for 15-20 minutes.
COD & QUINOA BURRITOS
Follow the same preparation and cooking steps as the basic recipe, using these ingredients:
1 lb fresh cod, grilled or baked, then chopped
1 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Replace remaining ingredients with:
1/2 cup uncooked leaf spinach
2 TBSN preferred salsa
4 whole wheat tortillas, warmed
GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR BURRITO
Follow the same preparation and cooking steps as the basic recipe, using these ingredients.
Replace beef with:
1 lb. Grilled chicken breast, sliced in thin strips
Replace remaining ingredients with:
2 cups grilled romaine lettuce, chopped
2 TBSN preferred Caesar salad dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup garlic croutons
1/4 cup chopped black olives
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
4 garlic tortillas, warmed
CAMPFIRE BURRITOS
Follow the same basic recipe, using the same ingredients and 4 flour tortillas, warmed.
Tear off a sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil, approximately 18-inches-long. Place tortilla at one end and spread ¼ cup of beans halfway between the center and the nearest edge of the tortilla. Top beans with ½ cup rice, 3 tablespoons cheese and 2 tablespoons salsa. Tightly roll the full end of the tortilla over itself to form a burrito, taking care to tuck in the edges. Tightly wrap burrito in aluminum foil. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Build a medium campfire. Place burritos directly on the fire and cook until cheese has melted and burrito is hot throughout, 10 minutes, turning once. Remove from the fire and serve with additional salsa.
KETO SURF & TURF BURRITO
Follow the same preparation and cooking steps as the basic recipe, using these ingredients:
Replace beef with 1 lb boneless thin strip steak
Replace Mexican cheese with shredded mozzarella cheese
Replace remaining ingredients with:
8 shrimp (large uncooked deveined and skinned)
2 TBSN garlic powder
1 TBSN paprika
1 avocado, sliced and chopped
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
4 gluten free tortillas, warmed
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