Tex-Mex Burritos: Easy & Tasty Step-by-step Recipe 2026

Michael Goldman
Burritos
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Although the burrito is a Mexican dish, the Tex-Mex version is the one that has spread around the world. And like any American dish, nothing is off-limits in this recipe. We bring you endless side dishes and the easiest recipe for chili con carne—from there, you decide how complicated you want to make it.

Index



  • 1 Necessary ingredients
  • 2 How to prepare Mexican burritos
  • 3 How to prepare easy homemade guacamole
  • 4 How to Prepare a Mexican or Texmex Dinner
  • 5 How to prepare chicken burritos
  • 6 Ingredients
  • 7 Instructions

Necessary ingredients

Preparation30 minsCooking15 minsTotal45 mins
Stuffed
 1 Onion
 1 Green pepper
 1 Red pepper
 1 Tomato
 500 grs Minced meat
 1 Can of pinto beans
 Extra virgin olive oil
 1 tablespoon of oregano
 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
 1 tablespoon paprika
 1 tablespoon cumin
 1 teaspoon Salt
Accompaniments
 Wheat tortillas
 Boiled white rice
 Grated cheese
 Hot sauce
 Guacamole
 Sour cream
 Lettuce

How to prepare Mexican burritos

 


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1. In a frying pan, fry the onion and peppers until golden brown.

2. Add the minced meat, tomato and spices.


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3. Kitchen duringSimmer for 10 more minutes with the lid on.

4. Add the pinto beans and set aside.


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Mounting
5. In a wheat tortilla, add the rice first, followed by the filling. You can add as many toppings as you like: grated cheese, guacamole, hot sauce, sour cream... and a little something green, for good measure.

6. Start by rolling the burrito from the bottom, then pinch the edges inward and finish rolling the remaining tortilla.


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7. Let everyone make their own burrito and keep all the allergy sufferers, food intolerants, and raw vegans happy.

How to prepare easy homemade guacamole

To prepare a good homemade guacamole quickly and easily, you will only need:

  • 2 avocados
  • 1/2 fresh onion
  • 1 tomato
  • 1/2 lime
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Salt
  1. Peel the avocados and mash them in a bowl with a fork.
  2. Chop the onion and tomato into small cubes and add them to the avocado.
  3. Add the juice of half a lime, a pinch of salt and mix.
  4. Garnish with fresh cilantro on top.

How to prepare a Mexican or Tex-Mex dinner

If you want to prepare a Mexican dinner, you can't miss the following elements:

  • Guacamole, if it's homemade, even better
  • Nachos with cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Hot sauce
  • Jalapeños
  • Wheat tortillas to make your own burritos

How to prepare chicken burritos

Chicken burritos are also delicious if you prefer lighter burritos. You can prepare the filling by sautéing onion, garlic, and peppers and adding the shredded chicken at the last minute. Roll the burritos up with lettuce and sweetcorn for a fresher touch.


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Nutritional information

Servings 6


Amount per serving
Calories 476
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.6 g28 %
Saturated Fat 7.7 g39 %
Cholesterol 100 mg34 %Sodium 450 mg19 %Potassium 491 mg15 %Total Carbohydrates 41.1 g14 %
Fiber 9.6 g39 %
Sugars 1.6 g
Protein 36.2 g73 %

Calcium 168 %
Iron 18 %
Vitamin D 2 %

*Percent daily values ​​are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


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Michael Goldman

Author

Michael Goldman

Michael is an award-winning online reporter and content writer with over a decade of experience covering technology, business, and digital culture. His investigative features have been published in leading outlets such as Wired, The Verge, and Forbes, earning him recognition for accuracy and depth.



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