Beef burritos
MAKES 4 PREP AND COOK TIME 45 MINUTES
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 medium (150g) onion, chopped finely 1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chilli powder
500g minced beef
400g canned crushed tomatoes
½ cup (125ml) water
400g canned kidney beans, drained, rinsed
4 x 20cm flour tortillas
1 cup (120g) coarsely grated cheddar 1 teaspoon hot paprika
¼ cup fresh baby coriander leaves
1 Heat oil in a medium frying pan over high heat; cook onion, garlic, cumin and chilli powder, stirring, for 3 minutes or until onion has softened. Add beef; cook, stirring, until browned. Stir in tomatoes, the water and beans; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; season to taste.
2 Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced).
3 Divide warm beef filling among tortillas, roll to enclose the filling; secure with toothpicks. Place tortillas on an oiled oven tray; sprinkle with cheddar and paprika.
4 Bake burritos for 10 minutes or until heated through. Remove toothpicks; top with coriander. Serve burritos topped with guacamole and tomato salsa, if you like.
Suitable to freeze after step 3.
Not suitable to microwave.