I’ve always loved burritos. The fold of the tortilla, the filling that spills a little, the meat-beans-cheese combo that warms the heart. It’s a tex-mex classic that I absolutely wanted to have in my homemade version. This luxury beef and Mexican rice burrito recipe is my tribute to tex-mex nights with friends and Mexican-inspired cuisine. The signature of my version: **finely sliced fondue beef** (instead of the classic ground beef), a trio of Mexican rice spices with smoked paprika-cumin-Mexican chili, and especially, my secret twist, **diced halloumi cheese** that doesn’t melt and brings a textured “squeak squeak” effect that no melted cheddar can give.<\/p>\n
First trick, the mistake I made the first time: I put WAY too much filling. Result: impossible to close the tortilla and everything spills on the cutting board. Aim for about 1\/8 of the mixture + a small ladle of rice per tortilla. No more. Second trick: do NOT overcook the fondue beef. It’s a very fine meat, so 4-5 minutes maximum on medium heat until it’s cooked but still slightly pink. Overcooked = dry and rubbery meat. Ask your butcher for ultra-finely sliced fondue beef, or slice a semi-frozen steak yourself (the cold allows for super thin slices). Third trick: not too much sauce in the filling. Reduce the liquid almost dry at the beef broth step. Otherwise your tortilla will get soggy in no time.<\/p>\n
These luxury beef and Mexican rice burritos are exactly the kind of versatile recipe that works as much for a family weeknight as for a Friday night tex-mex with friends. Preparation 35 minutes tops, cooking 25 minutes in parallel, and you have a complete meal that’s out of the ordinary. Practical bonus: the meat-bean mixture keeps for several days in the fridge, and you can even roll the burritos in advance, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and FREEZE them for nights when you just don’t feel like cooking. Reheat them on a panini grill for a golden crust and you’re done. Serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or just like that. It’s legendary in all cases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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