Burrito with Beef

The beef burrito is perhaps one of the most famous Mexican dishes. Make a savory Mexican beef burrito at home. It’s easy!

Summary

Ingredients

• Beef – 300 g
• Bulb onions – 1 pc.
• Sweet pepper – 1 pc.
• Green chili pepper – 1 pc.
• Garlic – 2 cloves
• Tomatoes – 2 pcs.
• Canned beans – 1 can
• Cilantro – bunch
• Gouda cheese – 50 g
• Tortilla or lavash – 4 pcs.
• Vegetable oil – 3 tablespoon.
• Ground coriander – 0.5 teaspoon
• Lemon juice to taste

For filing:

• Salsa sauce
• Sour cream sauce

Instructions

1. Finely chop the beef, onion, bell pepper, chili pepper, garlic, and tomatoes.
2. Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F / 71°C). If using tougher beef cuts, add a little water and salt, and simmer until the beef is tender and any added liquid has evaporated. Transfer the cooked beef to a plate.
3. In the same pan with the remaining meat juices, fry the onion over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring.
4. Add the bell pepper and chili pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring.
5. Return the cooked beef to the pan. Add the garlic and ground coriander, and cook for 1 minute, stirring.
6. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 1 minute, stirring to combine.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the drained canned beans.
8. Warm each tortilla in a dry pan over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
9. Place a tortilla on a clean surface. Spread one quarter of the beef filling down the center. Top with cilantro leaves and roughly 12g grated Gouda cheese. Squeeze a little lemon juice over it.
10. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly around the filling to form a burrito.