Burrito is the name given to a soft wheat tortilla warmed over a hot pan and then wrapped around a savoury meat or veggie filling. Along with the main filling, a burrito also includes a variety of toppings such as rice, beans, lettuce, cheese and salsa. Here’s everything you need to know about burritos including recipes, tips on how to make, what to serve with and more!
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There’s a reason there are so many burrito fanatics out there! Burritos are a meal in one and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Also, the variety of fillings make them quite versatile! Here we share with you our favourite burrito recipes.
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For this chicken burrito recipe, we’ve slow-cooked the chicken until it’s tender enough to pull apart. Topped with some homemade Guacamole, a freshly made Pico De Gallo, and some steamed rice it's a fresh and delicious burrito. See full recipe
A quick and easy, delicious and fresh, meat-free burrito filled with Cantina Beans, crisp veggies, rice and salsa. This is the perfect working from home lunch when you need something to keep you going all day! See full recipe
This burrito has all of our favourite breakfast ingredients including chorizo and scrambled eggs dolloped with homemade guacamole and chipotle salsa which get rolled up in a soft, warm tortilla wrap. See full recipe
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Our guide to burritos covers everything you need to know about this Mexican crowd-pleaser. First you need to learn how to make burritos, from the cooking of ingredients through to the assembling of the tortilla wrap. Once you’ve perfected that, you’re ready to move onto our guide on what side dishes to serve with a burrito.
You don't have to make a trip to you favourite local Mexican restaurant to have an epic burrito! We cover everything you need to know about making burritos at home including what goes in them and how to roll like an expert!
Some burritos can be filling, and many side dishes you might find stuffed inside the burrito itself such as beans and rice. Having said that, in this article we share some of our favourite side dishes that would make lovely accompaniments and perfect for adding some texture, contrast, and crunch on the side!
Our large Gran Luchito Burrito Wraps are the perfect base for you to enjoy an epic burrito. All you have to do is warm the wrap, add your favourite fillings and toppings, then simply roll and enjoy.
We like to layer on our Gran Luchito Cantina Beans or Gran Luchito Chipotle Refried Beans first, then a meat or veggie filling.
Now it’s time for toppings! We like to add a bit of grated cheese, homemade guacamole and Gran Luchito Chipotle Salsa. Then it’s time to roll and enjoy.
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Wondering just what to put in your burritos? Our collection of burrito recipes will give you some serious inspiration on delicious fillings and different ingredient combinations, from slow-cooked chicken and pulled pork to refried beans and spicy jackfruit. Fancy something even more imaginative? Why not try your hand at our deep-fried chimichangas, ditch the tortilla with a fresh burrito bowl, or start your day right with a tasty breakfast burrito. Get ready to wrap!
A delicious burrito with tender slow-cooked chipotle chicken, all wrapped up with homemade Guacamole, a freshly made Pico De Gallo, and steamed rice - delicious!... See full recipe
Delicious chilli con carne made with a dollop of smoky Chipotle Paste that brings all the flavours together then gets wrapped up into a hearty and meaty burrito... See full recipe
Our Vegan Burrito with roasted chipotle potatoes, black Cantina Beans and magical Chipotle Paste results in a delicious and substantial filling to stuff your burritos with.... See full recipe
Quick to prepare and healthy, packed with fresh veggies, beans, rice and salsa, this black bean burrito is the perfect working from home lunch to power you through your day... See full recipe
This pulled pork chimichanga recipe is basically a crispy deep-fried burrito with pulled pork and it tastes as good as it sounds! Serve with homemade guacamole.... See full recipe
This Burrito recipe is a favourite here at Luchito! The combination of slow-cooked pork with Cantina Beans and smoky Chipotle Paste is so delicious and satisfying. ... See full recipe
Tender, slow-cooked beef brisket and chuck steak make a delicious burrito filling. We then add crisp lettuce, spring onions, grated cheese, sour cream and Tomatillo Salsa. ... See full recipe
Our version of the Tik Tok wrap hack made even more delicious with chorizo, potatoes, Chipotle Refried Beans, a dollop of salsa and grated cheese.... See full recipe
This burrito has all of our favourite breakfast ingredients - chorizo, eggs and guacamole - rolled up in a soft, warm tortilla and is seriously delicious!... See full recipe
Everything you love about burritos with no limits! Tender pulled pork, veggies, guacamole, rice and Cantina Beans served with Soft Taco Wraps for wrapping up the goodness!... See full recipe
Our Spicy Jackfruit Burrito recipe features spicy pulled jackfruit cooked in a delicious chipotle adobo for a flavourful vegetarian filling resembling pulled pork.... See full recipe
Delicious steak, lots of veggies and Refried Beans - this is everything you love about burritos but with a bowl so you don't have to try to squeeze it all into one tortilla!... See full recipe
With our Smoky Chipotle Mexican Refried Beans, the humble bean burrito is taken up a notch and packed full of flavour! Add some Serranos with it for a pop of heat!... See full recipe
There's nothing more satisfying than putting all of those leftovers from oyur Christmas feast or Sunday roast together into one genius Turkey Leftover Burrito.... See full recipe
Once you’ve decided on your fillings, burrito toppings are an opportunity to add a contrast of taste and texture. We love to add a portion Mexican Rice and a protein such as Gran Luchito Cantina Beans. Some of our other favourite burrito toppings include:
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Looking to continue your burrito education? We’ve provided more information in the frequently asked questions below, or alternatively visit the Gran Luchito Youtube Channel for more recipe inspiration.
Burritos are tortillas filled with meat (typically chicken, beef or pork), a layer of Mexican rice and/or beans (either refried or black beans), veggies such as lettuce and tomatoes, and finally toppings such as cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream and jalapeños. Meat can be substituted with ingredients such as spicy jackfruit or beans to create vegan alternatives.
The key differences between tacos and burritos are in their size, quantity and how they’re served. Tacos are small and served open. You’ll likely need 3 or 4 to satisfy your appetite. A burrito, on the other hand, uses a larger tortilla, is usually served wrapped, and one can be enough to fill a hungry stomach.
Burritos are best made with a flour tortilla as a corn one would break with that size of tortilla.
We think chips and salsa are a must, or take it up a notch with nachos! Mexican rice and refried beans are also typical sides. We think a side of Mexican corn is also a delicious accompaniment.
Yes! Just roll them tightly in aluminium foil, place them in a freezer bag and then into the freezer. It's as simple as that! The best way to defrost them is to thaw them in the fridge the night before and then, when you wish to eat them, microwave for no more than 2 minutes. This will warm them but prevent them from being soggy. They can remain in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Like most of the cuisine in Mexico, burritos really vary in fillings and size depending on the region. You will find burritos with crispy fish and cabbage in Baja, breakfast burritos with eggs and Mexican chorizo in Mexico City, and smothered in red enchilada sauce in Sonora.
