mom's burritos (circa 1970)

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35 Pinches
Ventura, CA
Updated on Dec 29, 2011

My mom started making these burritos in the early 70's and my whole family still makes them.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. package ground beef
  • 1 8oz. cans el pato sauce/mexican tomato sauce
  • 1 cup cheese, shredded
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1 package ex-large tortillas(flour)

How To Make mom's burritos (circa 1970)

  • Step 1
    Brown the ground beef in 12 inch skillet. Add El Pato sauce and any spices you like-or none if you have kids.
  • Step 2
    Spoon out the refried beans onto the beef mixture. Cover and heat on med. 5 minutes. ( to soften the beans).
  • Step 3
    Mix beans into meat and turn on low.
  • Step 4
    Heat tortillas (4 at a time) in microwave for 1 minute. Put 2 T. meat mixture on one edge of tortilla, sprinkle a little cheese, and roll, tucking one end in.

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

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