Mexican Recipes

Beef Burrito Recipe

Here's the classic beef burrito recipe that may easily be made by the average home cook. Enhance the burrito flavors by trying a variety of hot, mild, red or green sauces for garnish.

Ingredients
* 2 lbs lean ground beef
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 3/4 teaspoon Salt
* 2 tablespoons Paprika
* 2 1/2 tablespoons Chili powder
* 1 teaspoon Cumin
* 1/2 cup diced Onion
* 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
* 1/2 cup diced Bell pepper
* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
* Flour Tortillas, as needed

Directions
1. In a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, ground beef, onion and bell pepper. Cook over medium heat until beef is browned and onion tender.
2. Add 3/4 cup water, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and paprika and mix well. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Simmer over medium low heat until liquid is reduced to just 3 or 4 tablespoons (about 20 minutes). Stir frequently as mixture simmers.
3. Heat flour tortilla on hot griddle or oven set on 200 degrees F.
4. Spoon about 2 or 3 tablespoons of beef mixture evenly down center of each tortilla.
5. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese then roll up tortilla into a log shape.
Serve hot with sour cream and salsa. Burritos may be garnished with lettuce, tomato, and guacamole if desired.

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