Machaca Burrito

A Machaca Burrito is a hearty Mexican dish featuring shredded beef (machaca) slow-cooked with spices, then wrapped in a large flour tortilla with fillings like beans, cheese, and salsa. It originates from Northern Mexico, particularly the states of Sonora and Chihuahua, and is a popular street food and home-cooked meal across the border in the Southwestern United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-protein, high-carb meal due to the beef and flour tortilla, with moderate fat from cheese and cooking oils. A typical burrito provides a good source of iron, B vitamins, and fiber (if beans are included), with a rough calorie range of 600-900 per serving depending on size and fillings.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	650 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	65 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	1200 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Potassium	550 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.8 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg

Per 1 burrito (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, machaca was originally a method of preserving meat by sun-drying and salting it, making it a staple for ranchers and travelers. Nutritionally, the slow-cooking process tenderizes the beef while allowing spices to deeply penetrate, creating a flavorful protein base that pairs with carbs and fats for sustained energy.