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How to Make and Wrap a Burrito
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How to Make and Wrap a Burrito

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs skinned and deboned or 1½pound pork butt, cut into small chunks
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion cut into small dice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 1 can tomato such as Ro-Tel
  • 1 can chile pepper such as Ro-Tel
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano

Instructions

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  1. Place all ingredients into a medium pot. Cover and just bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the meat is cooked through.
  2. Shred the meat with two forks right in the pan. Cook on medium-low, uncovered, until a lot of the liquid has evaporated but the mixture is still nice and moist.
Other Ideas for Burrito Fillings
  1. sautéed peppers and onions with leftover roast beef (fajitas)
  2. roasted vegetables
  3. seasoned ground beef
  4. leftover meatloaf, crumbled
  5. a simple salsa of tomatoes, onions, lime juice and cilantro
  6. refried beans
  7. scrambled eggs, sausage, onions and peppers (for breakfast or breakfast-for-dinner)
  8. seasoned rice
  9. chili
  10. fish, shrimp or lobster
  11. shredded cheese