Description
This recipe for Shredded Beef Burritos combines tender, flavorful Mexican shredded beef with gooey melted cheese, corn, black beans, and savory Mexican red rice, all wrapped in warm, soft flour tortillas. A quick skillet finish crisps the burrito exterior while heating the filling, making it perfect for a satisfying and hearty meal that can be enjoyed immediately or frozen for later convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
Wraps & Cheese
- 8 large extra soft flour tortillas (10″/26cm)
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack recommended)
Filling
- 3 to 4 cups Mexican shredded beef with sauce (tossed or separated)
- 2 cups Mexican red rice
- 400g/14oz can corn kernels, drained
- 400g/14oz can black beans, drained
Instructions
- Warm Tortillas: Microwave half the tortillas very briefly (about 15 seconds) to warm them and prevent cracking while rolling.
- Prepare Work Area: Place one tortilla on a flat surface and cover the remaining tortillas with a tea towel to keep them warm.
- Assemble Burrito: Lay cheese down the middle of the tortilla, then add approximately 1/3 cup of shredded beef, followed by some corn, black beans, and 1/4 cup of Mexican red rice.
- Roll Burrito: Roll the tortilla tightly around the filling, folding in the ends as you go, then wrap the burrito in foil to hold its shape.
- Cook Burrito: For immediate serving, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the wrapped burritos for 4 to 5 minutes per side until the tortillas are browned and the filling is heated through.
- Freeze or Reheat Options: To freeze, keep the foil-wrapped burritos in the freezer. To reheat, bake from frozen at 350°F (180°C) for 40 to 45 minutes with foil on, or thaw and reheat in a skillet as described. Microwaving is also an option but may lose crispiness.
Notes
- Warming tortillas briefly helps prevent cracking while rolling.
- Wrapping burritos in foil keeps them together during cooking or freezing.
- Skillet reheating crisps the burrito, preferred over microwave for texture.
- Freeze cooked burritos wrapped in foil for convenient future meals.
- Use Monterey Jack cheese for best melting quality and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
