Roast Beef Burritos

Roast Beef Burritos
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    348

Transform your Sunday roast into a vibrant fiesta! Tender roast beef mingles with savory spices and zesty flavors, all wrapped in warm, comforting tortillas. A delightful way to reinvent leftovers into a quick and satisfying Mexican-inspired feast.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    38 g
  • Cholesterol
    54 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    1267 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

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Recipe View 1 mins Stir in the chopped tomatoes, cooked roast beef, taco sauce, diced green chile peppers, cumin, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer.

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Recipe View 25 mins Reduce heat to medium and allow to simmer, uncovered, for approximately 25 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded beautifully.

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Recipe View 1 mins Warm the flour tortillas according to package directions. Lay the warmed tortillas on a clean, flat surface.

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Recipe View 1 mins Spoon about 2/3 cup of the flavorful beef mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Top with a generous sprinkle of shredded Cheddar cheese and crisp shredded lettuce.

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Recipe View 1 mins Fold in the ends and sides of the tortilla to create a snug burrito package. Serve immediately and enjoy the explosion of flavors!

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a dollop of sour cream or guacamole before folding the burritos.
Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
If you don't have leftover roast beef, cooked and shredded steak or ground beef work wonderfully as substitutes.
These burritos are also delicious with a side of Mexican rice and beans.

Juliet Armstrong

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 116 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Ceasar Sporer

    I never thought leftover roast beef could taste so good! This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights.

  • Milton Wilderman

    The flavors are fantastic, and the recipe is easy to follow. My family loves these burritos!

  • Brody Schuster

    I used Monterey Jack cheese instead of Cheddar, and it was equally delicious.

  • Pauline Stehr

    I added a bit of lime juice to the beef mixture for extra zest. It was a hit!

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