LauraIn the northern region of Mexico, the Beef Burrito Recipe is one of the most popular fast food offerings in restaurants and snack bar menus. I have found that the Mexican version is lighter and leaner than the Tex-Mex (U.S.A.) version. The Beef Burrito Recipe included here is tasty and wholesome. The beef burrito is perfect as a simple snack or the main course, with salad, Refried beans, Mexican rice, and Guacamole.
Beef Burrito Recipe
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Author: Laura
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound of beef flank steak or pork tenderloin
- 6 cups of water
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 1 onion ((1/2 whole, ½ chopped)
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 green chilli peppers chopped with seeds removed
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper added to taste
- 12 flour tortillas
- Mayonnaise.
Instructions
- Cook the beef in a pot or pressure cooker with water, garlic and the ½ onion.
- Once cooked remove the beef from the broth. Allow to cool, then shred.
- Lightly fry the tomatoes, the chilli peppers, and the chopped onion.
- When the onion becomes transparent, add the shredded beef with one cup of broth from the pot where the beef was cooked.
- Season to taste.
- Cook over low heat until the stew has dried.
- Heat and prepare the flour tortillas; spread lightly mayonnaise on inside.
- Put a portion of the shredded beef then fold.
- Your burrito is ready to enjoy.
TIPS
CHILLI PEPPERS
Many Mexican recipes call for chilli peppers. You can control how spicy the food will be by the type of chilli peppers and the amount used.
The hot and spicy flavor of a chilli pepper comes mostly from the interior seeds and veins, which can be removed to lessen the effect.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS FOR SOME INGREDIENTES IN THE BEEF BURRITO RECIPE
- ONION contains proteins, potassium, selenium, vitamins B12 and 6, niacin and phosphorous. It helps combat the onset of diabetes and is a known anti-carcinogenic. It works to reduce cholesterol and improve blood coagulation. Its enzymes contribute to oxygen in the blood cells; it improves respiratory function as well as blood circulation. It is a diuretic and helps to purify the organism.
- TOMATOES are rich in potassium, vitamins C and A, and are in the category of antioxidants. This helps them preserve muscle tone. They help to lower the risk of heart disease and cataracts.
