BURRITOS

By The Chef
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Wrap up bold flavors with these hearty burritos filled with spiced chicken or beef, beans, and salsa. A versatile comfort food that’s quick to prepare and perfect for lunch, dinner, or on-the-go meals.

INGREDIENTS
•  4 large flour tortillas
•  300 g (10.5 oz) chicken breast or beef mince, cooked and seasoned
•  150 g (5 oz) black beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
•  100 g (3.5 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
•  150 g (5 oz) tomato salsa
•  1 medium avocado, sliced or mashed
•  1 medium onion, finely chopped
•  1 medium tomato, diced
•  1 handful fresh lettuce leaves, shredded
•  30 ml (2 tbsp) sour cream or Greek yogurt
•  15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
•  Salt and pepper to taste

PREP AND COOKING TIMES
•  Prep Time: 15 minutes
•  Cooking Time: 15 minutes
•  Total Time: 30 minutes

STEP-BY-STEP COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
1.  Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken or beef mince until browned, about 8–10 minutes.
2.  Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices like cumin or paprika.
3.  Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 30 seconds.
4.  Place a tortilla flat and layer rice, beans, meat, salsa, avocado, onion, tomato, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream.
5.  Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
6.  Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
7.  Serve immediately or toast lightly in a skillet for a crispy finish.

HELPFUL COOKING TIPS
1.  Warm tortillas before filling to prevent cracking.
2.  Don’t overfill burritos — keep layers balanced for easy rolling.
3.  Toast burritos in a skillet for a crunchy exterior.
4.  Add lime juice to avocado for freshness and to prevent browning.
5.  Wrap burritos in foil if serving later to keep them warm and intact

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING)
•  Calories: ~450 kcal
•  Protein: 25 g
•  Carbohydrates: 45 g
•  Fat: 18 g
•  Fiber: 8 g

DIETARY TAGS
•  High Protein
•  Comfort Food
•  Street Food
•  Contains Dairy
•  Contains Gluten

ALLERGEN INFORMATION
•  Contains gluten (flour tortillas)
•  Contains dairy (cheese, sour cream or yogurt)
•  Contains legumes (beans)
•  May contain soy depending on tortilla brand

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