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Easy Loaded Burrito Recipe for the Best Fresh Flavorful Meals

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A quick and easy loaded burrito recipe featuring seasoned beef or chicken, fresh veggies, and a tangy lime crema, perfect for flavorful weeknight dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef or shredded chicken (turkey can be used as a leaner protein)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (dairy-free yogurt if needed)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch size; corn tortillas for gluten-free)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients by dicing onion and tomatoes, mincing garlic, chopping cilantro, and slicing or mashing avocado. Rinse and drain black beans if canned.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef (or chicken/turkey) and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  4. Season with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in black beans and corn, cooking for another 2 minutes until warmed through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. In a small bowl, combine sour cream or Greek yogurt with lime juice and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth to make lime crema.
  6. Warm tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 20 seconds per side, until soft and pliable. Keep warm wrapped in a kitchen towel.
  7. Assemble burritos by laying a warm tortilla flat, spooning filling down the center, topping with tomatoes or pico de gallo, cheese, cilantro, and avocado slices. Drizzle with lime crema and add a squeeze of lime if desired. Fold sides and roll tightly from the bottom up.
  8. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

Notes

Use freshly ground spices for best flavor. Rinse canned beans well to keep filling fresh. Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent cracking. If filling is too wet, drain excess liquid. For vegetarian version, swap meat for extra beans or sautéed veggies. Burritos freeze well; wrap tightly and reheat with a splash of water to keep tortillas soft.

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