Easy Carne Asada Burritos are perfect for a quick and easy dinner tonight. Make my delicious Carne Asada Burritos that are made with Jasmin rice, bell peppers, fresh cilantro, Carne Asada, gooey cheese, and vegetables. I take these burritos up a notch by adding fresh leafy greens to give these a health boost. Let’s get cooking!
Easy Carne Asada Burritos are simple to make, super filling, and have a boost of veggies for a healthier kick. These easy carne asada burritos have a twist. Easy Carne Asada Burritos are fried! These burritos are perfect for family and food prep.
This recipe pairs well with my Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie recipe or my Cashew Chocolate Protein Smoothie if you're in need of a healthy kick start to the New Year!
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INGREDIENTS FOR EASY CARNE ASADA BURRITOS
- Carne Asada - use a good quality meat
- Flour Tortiallas - you can use gluten-free too
- Jasmin Rice - I like to purchase mine in bulk at Costco or at Trader Joe's
- Black Beans
- White Cheddar Shredded Cheese or a good quality cheese
- Fresh Cilantro
- Bell Peppers - All the colorful bell peppers
- Spinach
- Black Olives
- Red or white onion
You want to get high-quality meat for this recipe. I purchase mine in bulk fresh from my local butcher. Costco has great deals on Carne Asada too!
HOW TO FRY EASY CARNE ASADA BURRITOS
You can fry the burritos in cooking oil of choice. Coconut oil is a wonderful, healthy option. We like to fry our burritos in grass-fed butter. Using butter ensures the burritos won't take on the flavor versus using an oil.
Fry the Carne Asada burritos for one to two minutes on each side until crispy. Frying the burritos gives them a nice crispy and crunchy texture.
LEFTOVER DELICIOUS BURRITOS FOR EASY WEEKNIGHT MEALS
The best thing about these Burritos is that they make wonderful leftovers.
Food prep the burritos the night before and wrap them in tinfoil. Store burritos in a glass, airtight container until you are ready to cook them.
Fry the Carne Asada burritos just before cooking.
Wrap the burritos in a paper towel and place them in a glass airtight container in the fridge. Reheat them in the oven and you have delicious leftovers.
Here's a fun guide on how to roll a burrito
I love easy recipes that you can food prep and have ready to go for lunch or dinner the next day!
This way you are getting two meals in one and more for your money. I think we could all use a little more money in our back pocket, don’t you?
This is an easy, weeknight meal idea to enjoy all year long.
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📖 Recipe
CARNE ASADA BURRITOS
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Flour Tortillas
- 1 lb Carne Asada meat
- 4 c Jasmine Rice cooked
- 2 cups Black Beans
- 1 c Black olives sliced
- 2 c Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 c Bell pepper sliced
- 2 c spinach or leafy greens
- 1 pat Butter
Instructions
- Cook the Carne Asada until it is no longer pink in the middle and add spices of choice.
- Cook the Jasmin Rice according to package directions.
- Once the meat is cooked, prepare the burritos.
- Place a layer of meat, then a layer of rice, black beans, then add the olives, shredded cheese, sliced bell peppers, and spinach.
- Assemble the burritos.
- In a frying pan heat up the butter on medium heat and place the wrapped burritos in the frying pan. Fry on each side for 1 to 2 minutes. You can fry the burritos two at time.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro and salsa of choice and enjoy!
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Jacqueline Meldrum says
That looks like one we'll stacked burrito and I love the photos!
Irina says
Going out, I often order burritos, but I have never tried to make it at home. I feel this is my chance to learn. I am going to follow your recipe to delight my guys. I hope to get the same result as yours 🙂
Jo says
I just found my dream Mexican recipe. Holding on to this one for sure, super good! 🙂
Andrea Metlika says
I do love a delicious, quick and easy meal like this. Great flavors and perfect for the entire family.
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says
We frequently make carne asada, and I could totally see making these burritos with the leftovers. I'm drooling just thinking about it!
Biana says
This burritos look so good, healthy and so flavorful. Will definitely be making them soon.
Carrie Ann says
I make burritos all the time and I have no idea why I never fry them. Definitely trying this next time - they look delicious!
lindsay says
What a great recipe! I love all the photos that you took to go along with it!
Brianna says
My family absolutely devoured these! I love that they aren't as heavy as takeout.
Jules says
I feel like not all burritos are created equal and some are just gross. Your recipe is spectacular!
Freya says
Literally no better food than a burrito!
Genevieve says
I couldn't agree more!
Marcellina says
Oooh yes please, this is my kind of recipe! So simple and tasty, I just can't wait to make it. Thanks for the reheating tips!
Genevieve says
Thank you! Do let me know how it turns out. 🙂
Nora says
I like the step-by-step instructions! Burritos are so delicious! Made them this week! They were delicious!
Genevieve says
I'm so glad to hear that, Nora! Thanks for the feedback. 🙂
Andrea White says
burritos always hit the spot for me and this one is just the same! so good!
Genevieve says
Thanks, Andrea! I love a good burrito recipe!