beef burritos

78 Pinches
Montpelier, OH
Updated on Oct 19, 2012
prep time
cook time
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 2 cups beef, cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup refried beans, recipe below
  • 8 - tortillas
  • 2 cups lettuce, shredded
  • 2 cups tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • - refried beans recipe
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups pinto beans, cooked
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

How To Make beef burritos

  • Step 1
    Tortillas should be 10-inches in diameter and warmed.
  • Step 2
    Heat beef and refried beans separately.
  • Step 3
    Place about 1/4 cup of the beef on the center of each tortilla.
  • Step 4
    Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beans onto the beef.
  • Step 5
    Top with 1/4 cup of the lettuce and about 2 tablespoons each of tomatoes and cheese.
  • Step 6
    Fold one end of the tortilla up about 1 inch over filling; fold right and left sides over folded end, overlapping.
  • Step 7
    Fold down remaining end, and serve.
  • Step 8
    REFRIED BEANS: Heat lard in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until hot.
  • Step 9
    Add pinto beans; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 10
    Mash beans; stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Step 11
    Add oil to skillet if necessary; cook and stir until smooth paste forms, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 12
    Garnish with shredded cheese, if desired.

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Category: Beef
Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Stove Top

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