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Mission-Style Beef Burrito

by Jose Garces

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Mid Sugar

High Sodium

High Carb

Mission-style burritos are a classic California style of burrito known for their big size and even bigger flavors. This one is absolutely jam-packed with Cuban-style ground beef in the style of picadillo with golden raisins, green olives, capers and lots of spices. The beef is joined by seasoned black beans, white rice, and a three-cheese blend with pepper jack, white cheddar, and Oaxacan cheeses. All of this goodness is rolled up in a soft flour tortilla, pressed until crispy on the edges and served up with salsa verde and Mexican crema. Consider your cravings crushed!

Total Time

45 minutes

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Ingredients per serving

1

Ground Beef

8.00 oz

1

Yellow Onion

0.50 ea

1

Ground Cumin

0.02 oz

1

Chili Powder

0.01 oz

1

Kosher Salt

0.02 oz

1

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

0.50 tsp

1

Canned Black Beans

4.00 oz

1

Yellow Onion

0.25 ea

1

Ground Cumin

0.01 oz

1

Kosher Salt

0.01 oz

Preparation

1. Beef Filling

Heat 0.63 tsp of extra virgin olive oil in a pan. Add 0.50 ea of diced yellow onion and sauté until translucent. Add 8 oz of ground beef, 0.02 oz of ground cumin, 0.01 oz of chili powder, and 0.02 oz of kosher salt. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked through. Set aside.

2. Black Beans

Heat 0.63 tsp of extra virgin olive oil in a separate pan. Add 0.25 ea of diced yellow onion and sauté until translucent. Add 4 oz of black beans, 0.01 oz of ground cumin, and 0.01 oz of kosher salt. Cook until the beans are heated through and well-seasoned. Set aside.

3. Rice

Bring 8 oz of water to a boil. Add 4 oz of white long grain rice, 0.01 oz of kosher salt, and 0.63 tsp of extra virgin olive oil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

4. Burrito Assembly

Warm a large flour tortilla on a skillet or in the microwave until pliable. In the center of the tortilla, layer 2 oz of shredded cheddar cheese, cooked beef filling, black beans, and rice. Add 1 oz of shredded lettuce, 1 oz of diced tomato, 1 oz of sour cream, and 2 oz of pico de gallo. Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll tightly from the bottom up to enclose the filling completely.

Nutritional facts

Protein

41g

Carbs

76g

Calories

76kcal

Fat

54g

Reviews

4.8

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