Quick And Easy Cooking

Are burritos something that are commonly served in homes?  I never had them growing up.  I started making them for my husband and I shortly after getting married.  We had a party once and served them and everyone seemed surprised, but pleased.  I guess maybe they are much more common now than in the past.  I’m not sure.

I serve my burritos when we camp a few times each season.  Everyone seems to like them because you can add whatever toppings you want to make them your own.  Here is my basic recipe:

My Burritos

Ingredients:

1 lb of ground beef

1 package of taco or burrito seasoning (I prefer Taco Bell)

1 small can of re-fried beans

1 package of tortillas

Toppings:

shredded cheese - I use a Mexican blend

sour cream

jalapenos

nacho cheese sauce

salsa

chopped onions

olives, black and/or green

Instructions:

Brown the ground beef and then drain out the grease.  Add the taco seasoning mix according to package directions.

Heat the re-fried beans on the stove or in the microwave.

Place tortilla on plate and then assemble your burrito.  I add beef,  re-fried beans, cheese, onions, jalapenos, olives.  I then attempt to fold the burrito.  I still can’t seem to get this step correct. I add nacho cheese to the top of the burrito.  I then microwave my burrito for about 30 seconds.  I like for the shredded cheese to melt on the inside. 

I then top the burrito with sour cream and a jalapeno.

I’m noticing two things about my food: 1) it doesn’t look all that appetizing in photos and 2) I really need to buy new dishes.  I have had these for 23 years.  We have used paper plates almost all our married life, but have just started using real dishes to save money.  I may invest in a more up-to-date pattern soon. 

Enjoy!