A burrito is a Mexican dish that has been around for centuries. It consists of a flour tortilla filled with meat and beans, then rolled up and sometimes served with rice, cheese, and salsa. But in Mexico City, burritos can be filled with everything from carne asada to carnitas or just plain refried beans. They’re so prevalent in this city that even restaurants are dedicated entirely to these authentic Mexican burritos!
You might be wondering how to make authentic Mexican burritos. It’s pretty simple! You only need a few ingredients, patience, and a tortilla press. You can also use any tortilla in this recipe; flour, corn, or any combination is acceptable. Here is the recipe.
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What is in an authentic Mexican burrito?
A Mexican-style burrito is a large flour tortilla filled with meat and other ingredients, folded in half, and then wrapped in foil. The traditional burrito is filled with meat, vegetables, and beans—you can add rice or guacamole for an even wider variety of flavors. A burrito can be made from several different types of meats like beef, pork, or chicken; however, vegetarian options are also available if you want to try them! You can also get creative by adding some spices, such as oregano or cumin, which will make your meal taste better!
What is a Mexican-style burrito?
A Mexican-style burrito is a small, thin flour tortilla wrapped around one or two ingredients. The ingredients used in this recipe include:
- Ground beef
- Sour cream
- Guacamole sauce
In comparison, authentic Mexican burritos are usually smaller and thicker due to their use of corn tortillas. They contain just one or two ingredients, such as beans, cheese, chicken, or carne asada (grilled steak). The addition of sour cream and guacamole sauce distinguishes the Mexican-style burrito from the traditional version.
Cooking Information:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Total time: 60 minutes
Type: Main course
Cuisine: Mexican
Recipe yield: 3 servings
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Equipment:
- Skillet
- Food processor
The ingredients are as follows:
- Ground beef (9 ounces).
- 1/2 of a small onion.
- A couple of cloves of garlic.
- 1 tablespoon oil.
- 1 large, peeled, and diced tomato.
- A pack of 3 tortilla wraps.
- 1/2 cup of cooked rice.
- 4 tablespoons of sweet corn, canned.
- 4 teaspoons of canned kidney beans.
- 4 to 5 tablespoons of grated yellow cheese.
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
- One tablespoonful of ground cumin.
- 1 teaspoon of paprika.
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- 1 tablespoon of sour cream.
- A pinch of cilantro for garnish.
Instructions for authentic Mexican burrito recipe:
- In a skillet, heat the oil over low to medium heat. Toss the garlic and onion in the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. You should sauté them for about 5 minutes or until they soften.
- Add the minced meat and mix with a wooden fork to get a crumbly consistency. The seasonings of choice are oregano, cumin, black pepper, paprika, and salt. Blend thoroughly.
- Stir in the corn and kidney beans, along with the diced tomato. Minced meat must be cooked for about 15–20 minutes or until most liquid evaporates.
- Heat the tortilla wraps in the oven for about 10 minutes. Spread some cheese on top of each wrap and place them back in the oven for another 5 minutes or until the cheese melts. Then, remove them from the heat and let them cool off for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with a side of chips and salsa.
Notes:
- The authentic Mexican burrito recipe is easy to make.
- It is fast to make.
- It tastes good, and it’s healthy and nutritious, too.
- Don’t use garlic more than 2 or 3 because it will overpower the dish’s flavor! You can leave it out if you want, but don’t add too much salt or pepper to compensate for this because there’ll already be plenty in your sauce.
Nutrition fact:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 13 grams
- Protein: 21 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Sodium: 1,350 milligrams (mg) or 500 percent of sodium’s recommended daily allowance (RDA). However, this is not a cause for concern as you need to eat 6 servings of burritos daily to reach even 10 percent of your limit.
- Fiber: 14 grams or about 50 percent RDA for fiber. The American Heart Association recommends that adults get 25-30 g per day; however, most people do not meet this goal because they only consume about 15 g per day on average. This is why adding beans can help increase your fiber intake by 50 percent RDA without increasing calories too much, as beans are very low in calories compared with other foods like meat which also contains protein but has more than double the amount of fat and carbohydrates as well as sodium content when compared side-by-side with black beans!
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): 30% RDI per serving, which means that one serving provides 30% of what you need daily while consuming 4 servings will provide 100%. It’s important here because vitamin c helps our body absorb iron from plant sources such as spinach which we use here instead due to its ability to deactivate toxins like mercury found in fish during digestion before entering the bloodstream where it could cause harm.”
Variation:
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can make your burrito even more authentic by adding some of these ingredients to the mix:
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
- Cheese (any kind that melts well)
- Salsa (you could use either pico de gallo or salsa Roja)
- Jalapeno peppers, chopped up for heat and flavor
The possibilities are endless if it fits in a tortilla wrapper with plenty of rice on the bottom. I recommend trying different combinations until you find one that feels authentic!
Cooking Note:
Authentic Mexican Burrito Recipe
Ingredients
- Ground beef 9 ounces.
- ½ of a small onion.
- A couple of cloves of garlic.
- 1 tablespoon oil.
- 1 large peeled, and diced tomato.
- a pack of 3 tortilla wraps.
- ½ cup of cooked rice.
- 4 tablespoons of sweet corn canned.
- 4 teaspoons of canned kidney beans.
- 4 to 5 tablespoons of grated yellow cheese.
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
- One tablespoonful of ground cumin.
- 1 teaspoon of paprika.
- ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
- ½ teaspoon of salt.
- 1 tablespoon of sour cream.
- A pinch of cilantro for garnish.
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the oil over low to medium heat. Toss the garlic and onion in the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. You should sauté them for about 5 minutes or until they soften.
- Add the minced meat and mix with a wooden fork to get a crumbly consistency. The seasonings of choice are oregano, cumin, black pepper, paprika, and salt. Blend thoroughly.
- Stir in the corn and kidney beans, along with the diced tomato. Minced meat must be cooked for about 15–20 minutes or until most liquid evaporates.
- Heat the tortilla wraps in the oven for about 10 minutes. Spread some cheese on top of each wrap and place them back in the oven for another 5 minutes or until the cheese melts. Then, remove them from the heat and let them cool off for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with a side of chips and salsa.
Notes
- The authentic Mexican burrito recipe is easy to make.
- It is fast to make.
- It tastes good, and it’s healthy and nutritious, too.
- Don’t use garlic more than 2 or 3 because it will overpower the dish’s flavor! You can leave it out if you want, but don’t add too much salt or pepper to compensate for this because there’ll already be plenty in your sauce.
