Hearty Steak Burritos are packed with delicious ingredients, bold Mexican inspired flavors, and plenty of satisfying goodness in every bite.
A hearty, meaty burrito is a delicious staple of Mexican Food! There are so many different burrito fillings, from this tasty steak recipe to other favorites like my California Burrito or my Beef Burrito.
Why You’ll Love This Burrito?
- Easily prepped dinner, ready for the family to enjoy in 35 minutes.
- With these ingredients you can customize the burritos to make everyone happy!
Sabrina’s Steak Burrito Recipe
This Steak Burrito is packed with hearty fillings and tons of bold Mexican flavor in every bite. These burritos are easy to put together and make a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. They’re perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or anytime you’re craving your favorite restaurant-style meal at home. Don’t forget to put out some chips and salsa so you can enjoy the full restaurant experience right at home!
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 lime , zested
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 yellow onion , thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper , thinly sliced
- 2 cups Mexican rice Recipe
- 15 ounces canned refried beans
- 1/2 cup beef broth , or water
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
- 3/4 cup guacamole
- 4 flour tortillas , burrito sized (10 inch)
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano and lime zest; stir to combine.
- Add in the steak, sliced onions and bell peppers, toss to combine.
- In a large skillet, over high heat, add flank steak and cook for 4 minutes on each side.
- Remove the steak, tent with foil and let rest.
- To the large skillet add the onion and green bell pepper to skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Heat the rice gently in a microwave.
- Add the refried beans to a small saucepan on medium heat with the beef broth or water to slightly thin and bring to a simmer.
- Chop the steak into ½ inch cubes.
- Lay tortillas out on a flat surface.
- Layer the items in a line across the middle of the tortillas.
- First make an even layer of cheese over the tortillas.
- Top with the beans, rice, chopped steak, cooked vegetables and guacamole.
To Fold the Burritos:
- Make sure there is a roughly 2-inch border around the tortilla.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla in over the filling.
- Roll up tightly from the bottom.
To Make Crispy and Help Seal:
- Add one tablespoon vegetable oil to a large griddle or skillet on medium heat.
- Carefully add the burritos seam side down.
- Cook for 3 minutes until tortilla is lightly browned.
- Flip and cook 3 minutes.
- Serve with tortilla chips and more guacamole and the remaining lime wedges.
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Note from Sabrina
Don’t overfill your burritos! It can be tempting to pile everything in but keeping the filling balanced makes the burrito much easier to roll and helps prevent it from falling apart for a neat, easy to eat burrito every time.
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About this Recipe
This recipe is perfect for making the day after enjoying a full Mexican dinner. You can use leftovers like Mexican Rice, Guacamole, and Refried Beans to create an entirely new recipe! The combination of filling rice, juicy steak, creamy guacamole, veggies, and beans is absolutely irresistible. Plus, you can always adjust the filling in each burrito to make your own personalized favorite burrito.
Ingredients
- Steak: Seasoning the flank steak with kosher salt, ground black pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, and dried oregano gives it the perfect bold and lightly spiced flavor. Be sure to tent the steak after cooking so that it stays warm and holds the moisture.
- Tortillas: I used 4 flour tortillas for this recipe. Make sure you’re using 10″ full-sized tortillas, or all the filling won’t fit.
- Rice: Beyond just making the Beef Burrito more filling, Mexican rice is flavored with tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin for an even more incredible taste.
- Guacamole: The creamy avocado adds a nice, refreshing, and cooling taste to the filling dish.
Can this be made ahead of time?
These Burritos taste amazing enjoyed fresh, but you can also use them for easy meal prep. Just carefully wrap each Steak Burrito and keep them in your fridge for the perfect lunch option throughout the week. You can also freeze this burrito recipe for later, wrap them in wax paper followed by tin foil. Then place the burritos in a gallon-sized ziplock bag to store in the freezer for up to 3 months, and just reheat when you are craving one. You can also prep some of your ingredients ahead to make assembly quicker. You’ll want to slice the vegetables into thin, bite-sized pieces and zest the lime. If you’re making the Mexican rice and guacamole fresh, you’ll also need to make them, but I usually make these burritos when I already have leftover rice.
How to Store
- Serve: After cooking, don’t leave burritos at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Store: You can wrap the burritos in saran wrap and tin foil to store in the fridge for 3-4 days. Although, my family always eats them faster than that!
- Freeze: If you want to use burritos for meal prep, you can carefully wrap them to freeze for up to 3 months.
Variations
- Steak: I used flank steak for this recipe. But, skirt steak or sirloin also make suitable substitutes.
- Beans: Try this burrito recipe with Black Beans or pinto beans in the filling.
- Rice: Instead of Mexican rice, you can use regular brown rice or wild rice.
- Spicy Steak Burritos: There are lots of ways to add a bit of heat to this recipe. Try adding red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the steak marinade. You could also add deseeded and sliced jalapeños to the vegetable mix or add a little hot sauce to the filling.
- More Sauces: I used guacamole to add a delicious, creamy filling to this mix, but there are lots of other sauces to try. Sour cream, chunky salsa, or enchilada sauce would all add lots of flavor to this easy recipe.
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