Shredded Beef Burritos Recipe
These Shredded Beef Burritos are a delicious and hearty Mexican-inspired meal featuring tender, flavorful shredded beef combined with cheese, corn, black beans, and Mexican red rice, all wrapped in soft flour tortillas. They can be quickly cooked on the stovetop for a crispy finish or prepared ahead and frozen for convenient, satisfying meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (immediate cooking), or 40-45 minutes (from frozen bake)
- Total Time: 20 minutes (immediate serving), or about 55-60 minutes (including baking from frozen)
- Yield: 8 burritos 1x
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Wraps and Fillings
- 8 large extra soft flour tortillas (10″/26cm)
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack recommended)
- 3 to 4 cups Mexican shredded beef with sauce (tossed or separated)
- 2 cups cooked Mexican red rice
- 400g (14oz) can corn kernels, drained
- 400g (14oz) can black beans, drained
Instructions
- Warm Tortillas: Microwave half of the tortillas very briefly for about 15 seconds to soften them, which prevents cracking when rolling.
- Prepare Work Area: Place one tortilla on a clean work surface and cover the remaining tortillas with a tea towel to keep them warm and pliable.
- Assemble Burrito: Spread shredded cheese down the center of the tortilla. Top with approximately 1/3 cup of shredded beef, then add some corn kernels, black beans, and finally 1/4 cup of Mexican red rice.
- Roll Burrito: Carefully roll the tortilla around the fillings tightly. Wrap the burrito in foil to hold its shape securely.
- Cook Burrito: If serving immediately, preheat a skillet over medium heat. Place the wrapped burritos in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until the tortillas are browned and the filling is heated through.
- Freezing and Reheating: To freeze, place the foil-wrapped burritos in the freezer. To reheat from frozen, bake in foil at 350°F (180°C) for 40 to 45 minutes. Alternatively, thaw and reheat in a skillet as above for a crispy finish. Microwaving is possible (remove foil first) but will not crisp the tortilla.
Notes
- Microwaving tortillas briefly helps prevent them from cracking when rolled.
- Wrapping burritos tightly in foil helps maintain their shape during cooking and storage.
- Reheating in a skillet or oven preserves texture and crispiness better than microwaving.
- Adjust the amount of shredded beef and cheese to preference.
- This recipe is ideal for meal prep and can be frozen for convenience.
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