Burrito Fillings

These are just a few examples of the many ways to fill a burrito. Try them out and then experiment with your own fillings.

Standard:
Seasoned ground beef
Refried beans
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Sour cream
Chile sauce

Breakfast:
Scrambled eggs
Cooked, crumbled chorizo
Mozzarella or Jack cheese
Tomatoes, fresh diced
Chile sauce or Tabasco

Huevos Rancheros:
1 Fried egg
Warmed chunky salsa
Refried Beans

Burrito Guadalajara:
Seasoned beef
Spanish rice
Jack or mozzarella cheese
Tomatoes, fresh, diced

Acapulco:
Carnitas or shredded pork
Green chiles, diced
Jack or mozzarella cheese, shredded
Spanish rice

Cabo San Lucas:
Cooked shrimp or lobster
Jack cheese
Cream mixed with vinegar and mayo to taste
Cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
Refried beans

Beans and Cheese:
Refried Pinto Beans
Red Chile Sauce
Shredded Cheese

Carne Asada:
Black Beans
Carne Asada
Cilantro
Diced Onion

Puebla:
Shredded Chicken
Mole
Diced Onion

After you've decided what to put in it, see these instructions for Burrito Folding to make sure all of your fillings stay inside.


Instructions (Burrito Folding):
Prepare tortilla.
Lay the tortilla on a flat surface like a counter top, large plate or a cutting board.
Add fillings, lengthwise.
Layer your burrito contents down the center of the tortilla, lengthwise. If you're using a 12 inch large tortilla, the filling can be up to 4 inches wide and approximately 7 inches long. Leave at least 4 inches on the bottom end of the filling.
First Fold.
Fold the short end of the tortilla up so the contents don't spill out of the bottom.
Second Fold.
Fold one of the long sides over the top of the filling. Place your fingers perpendicular across the fold, cup the tortilla over the filling and push the edge against the filling to make sure the fold is tight.
Third fold.
Wrap the remaining long end over both folds.
Let the burrito rest.
Turn burrito over and lay it folded side down. Let it rest for a moment to ensure the tortilla has time to mold itself closed.

Tips:
Try to keep your fillings 3-4 inches wide and about 8 inches long. If you must add more, your burrito may not close properly.
Warm the tortilla first by microwaving it under a damp paper towel for 15 seconds, or on a griddle over low heat. This will make the tortilla much easier to fold.
Make sure you let the burrito sit for a minute (or two, if you can wait) so the tortilla can mold to the fillings.
Take your time on the first try. It takes a little bit of practice.

What You Need:
Tortilla
Burrito fillings
A flat surface