The Ultimate Burrito

The Ultimate Burrito

Burritos are the ultimate dinner party food. Having your guests construct their own wrap brings interaction to a meal. However, with so many variations of burritos available, it is difficult to know which recipe you should use. Luckily for you, I think I have found the Ultimate Burrito recipe for all you Mexican food lovers out there. The secret is in the spice blend. I trust in this recipe so much that I will use it no matter the type of meat I have available. It will even work for a vegetarian option, just leave out the meat. Now, I have seen some Burritos with rice. I do not know if this is traditional, but I don’t add it. Let's take a look at the ingredients:

Ingredients

·         1-2 Flour Tortillas per person – The bigger, the better

·         1 Large White or Red Onion – I prefer red for a sweeter taste

·         2 Bell Peppers – Red or Yellow Peppers work best

·         500 Grams of Beef or Pork Mince or 2 Skinless Chicken breasts 

·         1 Tin of Chopped Tomatoes

·         1 Tin of Red Kidney Beans – You can add more beans if making the vegetarian option

·         2 Cloves of Garlic

·         1 Teaspoon of Dried Chili Flakes, or more/less depending on your taste

·         2 Teaspoons of Smoked Paprika

·         1 Teaspoon of Cumin

·         1 Teaspoon of Coriander

·         1 Teaspoon of Oregano

·         Olive Oil

·         Salt and Pepper

When making burritos, fajitas, and similar food, people often buy blended spice mixes. The problem is that these mixes are very heavy in salt, and you never know what is really in them. Using your own dried spices gives you control of the flavor and actually cheaper in the long run. Once you have your ingredients together its time to get to work. 

Let’s Cook!

1.    Prepare your vegetables. Slice an onion in half, and then those two halves into strips. Slice your peppers into finger-length strips. A rough julienne if you like.

2.    Finely dice your garlic

3.    Mix all your herbs, spices, and chili together in one bowl.

4.    Get a large frying pan, put it on medium heat and add your olive oil.

5.    If using chicken, cut the breasts into strips.

6.    Add your chopped onion to the pan and fry off until it starts to become translucent.

7.    Now, add your meat, garlic and spice blend to the pan. Cook until the meat is browned. Keep stirring everything around to ensure you don’t burn the garlic or onions.

8.    Once you have browned your meat add your tins of tomatoes, kidney beans, and your chopped peppers. Give everything a stir. As you cook, the liquid from the beans and tomatoes will start to reduce. Keep cooking and stirring until it has gone from water to a thicker sauce. 

9.    Taste as you go, if you need more salt then add a pinch at a time. If you want it spicier, now is the time to add more chili.

10. Once you have got your filling cooked down to a good consistency, take your wraps, sprinkle water on top of each one, layer them on a plate and cook for 20-30 seconds in the microwave. Doing this will make the tortillas more pliable.

11. You can serve your burritos with optional extra fillings such as grated cheese, guacamole (my recipe for guacamole to come in the future), sour cream, or just fresh salad

This burrito recipe filling will lead to you making, and then tasting, the best burrito you have ever had. However, to eat a burrito, you need to be able to fold a burrito, and this guide will teach you how. Enjoy with family and friends for the ultimate dining experience!