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Mission-style Burrito Recipe

Mexican-American · Main course · 70 min total

A large, fully-loaded flour tortilla wrapped around seasoned rice, beans, meat, cheese, and salsa. This recipe recreates the iconic San Francisco Mission District burrito at home.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or beef steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup salsa verde or red salsa
• 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken or beef, season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside.
2. In a saucepan, combine rice, chicken broth, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
3. In a small pot, warm the black beans over low heat. Season with a pinch of salt and cumin if desired.
4. Warm tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet or microwave for 15 seconds to make pliable.
5. Assemble burritos: Lay a tortilla flat. In the center, layer about 1/2 cup rice, 1/4 of the beans, 1/4 of the meat, 1/4 cup cheese, 1 tablespoon sour cream, 1 tablespoon salsa, and a few avocado slices and cilantro if using.
6. Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then fold the bottom up and roll tightly into a burrito. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
7. Optional: Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat and toast the burritos seam-side down for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp.

Tips

• For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with grilled vegetables or extra beans.
• Serve with extra salsa, sour cream, and hot sauce on the side.
• To keep burritos warm, wrap in foil and place in a 200°F oven until ready to serve.

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