How to Make an Astounding Beef Burrito
While beef burritos are enjoyed throughout the world, many home cooks find themselves in the dark when it comes to knowing how to make a good one. Throwing together a standard beef burrito is not very difficult if you follow a solid recipe. Fortunately, learning how to make an astoundingly good beef burrito isn’t very difficult, and can serve as a great way to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- Beef short ribgs
- 2 cups diced onion
- 2 cups diced celery
- 2 cups red wine
- 2 cups beef stock
Instructions
The most important aspect of a great burrito is the beef itself. When making burritos, most people simply saute ground beef with prepacked seasonings, resulting in a mundane, artificial-tasting product. The best way to prepare beef for a burrito filling is to braise beef short ribs. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and sear 4 short ribs for 5 minutes on each side. Remove meat and add 2 cups diced onion and celery to the pot; cook until tender. Add 2 cups red wine and 2 cups beef stock to pot and bring to a simmer. Return beef to pot and braise for two hours, or until beef yields to a fork. Remove meat and boil down liquid until it coats a spoon; pour over meat and combine thoroughly. Allow the meat to cool and use a chef’s knife to chop it into small pieces, which can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days.
With the difficult part being over, all you have to do is assemble the burrito. Add cilantro, diced tomatoes and diced onions to a flour tortilla, along with your choice of condiments (salsa, sour cream, guacamole), cooked black beans and shredded cheese. Finally, reheat beef in a saucepan and add to the burrito when finished. Roll burrito tightly, and serve with a side of re-fried beans for an authentic and delicious meal.
