Discover how to create delicious Tex-Mex style burritos that are easy to make and fully customizable to your taste preferences. Follow this step-by-step guide to whip up these fantastic burritos at home!
Key Takeaway:
Learn how to make Tex-Mex burritos packed with flavor and texture, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients:
Here’s what you’ll need to make Tex-Mex Burritos:
- Vegetables:
- 2 brown or yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers (capsicums), thinly sliced
- 2 avocados
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Sea salt flakes, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 baby cos or romaine lettuces, shredded
- 150g mozzarella cheese, grated
- Fajita Mix:
- 2 tsp oil (neutral flavor)
- 1.5g ground cumin
- 1.5g smoked paprika
- Sea salt flakes, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- Turkey Filling:
- 3 tsp oil (neutral flavor)
- 500g turkey mince (can substitute with beef, chicken, or pork)
- 7g ground cumin
- 2.5g sweet paprika
- 2.5g chili powder (optional, adjust to taste)
- 200g salsa
- Assembly:
- 5 large flour tortillas (can use corn or gluten-free)
- 400g black beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions:
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Slice onions into half-moon shapes and bell peppers into thin strips. Set aside.
- Prepare avocado by scooping out the flesh into a bowl. Mash with lime juice, sea salt flakes, and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Make the Fajita Mix:
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced onions and bell peppers. Season with sea salt flakes and cracked black pepper.
- Sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and slightly softened.
- Add ground cumin and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Turkey Filling:
- In the same pan, heat 3 teaspoons of oil over medium-high heat.
- Add turkey mince, breaking it up with a spatula or wooden spoon. Season with salt.
- Cook for 7-8 minutes until turkey is fully cooked and browned.
- Stir in ground cumin, sweet paprika, and chili powder (if using). Cook for 1 minute.
- Add salsa, stir well, and simmer for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Burritos:
- Warm tortillas briefly in a dry pan or microwave to make them pliable.
- Spread a portion of mashed avocado on each tortilla.
- Layer with black beans, vegetable fajita mix, turkey filling, shredded lettuce, and grated mozzarella cheese.
- Wrap and Serve:
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it tightly from the bottom to the top.
- Optional: Toast the wrapped burritos in a pan until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Slice in half diagonally and serve hot.
Nutritional Breakdown per Burrito:
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 27g
Cost Breakdown:
- Total Cost per Burrito: Approximately $4.50
Conclusion:
These Tex-Mex burritos are not only delicious but also versatile, allowing you to customize ingredients to suit your dietary needs. With a balance of flavors and textures from fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, savory turkey filling, and melted cheese, these burritos make a satisfying meal any time of day.
Prepare ahead and store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 months. Reheat in a pan or microwave for a quick and hearty meal. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or feeding a family, these homemade burritos are sure to be a hit.
Enjoy the crunch of the toasted tortilla or the freshness of the cold fillings—it’s your choice! Dive into these flavorful Tex-Mex burritos and savor every bite.
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