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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
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 can tomatoes and chiles 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
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  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