Maize’in' Mexican Burrito Night
Maize’in' Mexican Burrito Night
Taco Tuesday, Spicecraft Style! There are a bunch of recipes here to mix and match—add your favourite vegetables or switch the sizzling beef for chicken strips. Mexican cuisine is very adaptable! This recipe will satisfy meat-eaters, vegetarians, fussy kids, and everyone in between. Set everything out family-style and let everyone assemble their own burrito. Super healthy and a great way to get more vegetables in, too!
Servings: 4 servings
Keywords: Mexican, Tortilla, Burrito, Beef
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
Ingredients
Lime and Cilantro Rice
- 1 cup rice, rinsed
- 2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
Maize’in Mexican Beans
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoon oil
- 400 g tin of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed well
- 250 g crushed and sieved tomatoes
- 1 Tablespoon Maize’in Mexican Rub
- 1 pinch salt
Sizzling Beef Strips
- 350 g beef schnitzel, sliced into thin strips
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1 Tablespoon Maize’in Mexican Rub
Mexican Vegetable Mix
- 1 red capsicum (or any colour), sliced
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 2 Tablespoon Maize’in Mexican Rub, divided
- 2 teaspoon oil
To Assemble
- 12 tortillas
- 4 roma tomatoes, diced
- Extra cilantro leaves
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 Lime, juiced
Instructions
Lime and Cilantro Rice
- Place the rice, salt, and water into a large pot. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and cover with a lid.
- Cook for 12 minutes, then remove from the heat without lifting the lid. Let sit for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Mix in chopped cilantro, lime zest, and the juice of half the lime.
Maize’in Mexican Beans
- Heat a frypan over medium-high heat, add oil, and cook the onion for 4-5 minutes, stirring until softened.
- Sprinkle over Maize’in Mexican Rub and mix well.
- Add kidney beans and tomatoes, bring to a simmer, then lower the heat and let the sauce thicken.
- Season with salt and more Maize’in Mexican Rub to taste.
Sizzling Beef Strips
- Heat oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef strips in batches, allowing them to brown before turning. Each side should only take about a minute. Remove from the pan and repeat with the second batch.
Mexican Vegetable Mix
- Heat oil in a large frypan over high heat, then add the vegetables.
- Sprinkle over Maize’in Mexican Rub (add more for extra spice!) and cook, stirring until they soften and begin to colour.
- Season with a pinch of salt.
To Assemble
- Warm tortillas for 30 seconds in the microwave or in a hot pan until soft.
- Fill each tortilla with rice, vegetables, beans or sizzling beef, tomatoes, cucumber, and a squeeze of lime. Add cheese or your favourite dressings as desired.
Notes
Pro Tip: Double the recipe and make freezer-friendly burritos. Use extra-large tortillas and fold in the fillings completely. Wrap in tin foil and freeze. When ready to eat, heat in a sandwich press.
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