Ultimate steak burritos

Ultimate steak burritos

By Michael Wang
180’ Prep time
28’ Cook time
208’ Total time
690 Calories
8 Serving

Summary

These steak burritos are filled with marinated fajita steak, veggies, beans, rice and an amazing cotija cheese sauce. yum!
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Step by Step

Step 1
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Step 1

Add all of the ingredients for the steak marinade to a mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until combined. Set aside.
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Step 2

Next, place the flank steak onto a cutting board and season it with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Massage the salt into the steak. Cover it with a piece of parchment paper. Use a meat tenderizer to pound the flank steak so that it is an even thickness (~1.5-2 inches thick).
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Transfer the steak to a baking dish or a quart-sized plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the steak and massage the marinade into the steak. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Step 4

Remove the meat from the refrigerator and allow the steak to sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before searing.
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Step 5

Prepare the rice. Add 1.5 cups water, rice, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cover. Allow the rice to cook for about 20 minutes.
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Step 6

Remove the rice from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 additional minutes. After 10 minutes, fluff the rice with a fork and transfer it to a plate to cool. Set aside.
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Step 7

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the onion and ½ teaspoon salt. Saute the onion for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 8

Add the garlic and saute for an additional minute. Add the green pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, pinto beans, and fajita seasoning to the skillet and toss to combine. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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Step 9

Add the rice, cilantro, lime juice, and any remaining salt to the pinto bean mixture, toss, and set aside.
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Sear the steak. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large cast iron skillet. When the olive oil is hot, add the flank steak and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature is 135ºF for medium rare. Remove from the skillet and let the flank steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Step 11
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Slice the flank steak against the grain of the meat with a sharp knife and then chop the meat into small bite-sized pieces.
Step 12
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Add the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, cotija, and Tapatio to a bowl and mix until smooth.
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Assemble the burritos. Lay the tortillas out on a clean surface and spread about 1-2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture over each tortilla. Evenly distribute the rice mixture and steak to each tortilla.
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Step 14

Tightly wrap each burrito by folding the sides in and rolling. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until all the burritos are made.
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Step 15

If you are going to eat the burritos right away, feel free to eat the burrito as is, freeze the burritos, or heat the burritos in the oven or on the stop top.
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Step 16

Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
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Step 17

When the olive oil is fragrant, place the burrito in a pan and let the burrito brown for 2-3 minutes on each side over medium heat.
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Step 18

Remove from the stovetop and enjoy.
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Step 19

Preheat the oven to 425ºF and spray a casserole dish or baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
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Step 20

Place the burritos on the baking sheet or casserole and sprinkle with cheese and drizzle with olive oil.
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Step 21

Bake the burritos for 10-15 minutes or until the burritos begin to brown and the cheese is melted.
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Step 22

Remove from the oven and enjoy.
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Step 23

Wrap each burrito in a piece of tin foil and remove as much air as possible.
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Step 24

Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Step 25

If heating from frozen, unwrap and place on a plate and then into the microwave. Use the defrost setting on your microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.

Tips and Warnings

  • This recipe has many steps, but they are straightforward. Don’t skip a step!
  • Feel free to substitute beans, the type of rice you use, etc.
  • Internal Steak Temperatures 135ºF – rare 140ºF – medium rare 150ºF – medium 165ºF – well-done

Ingredient

  • Coarse kosher salt
    Coarse kosher salt
  • Fajita seasoning
    Fajita seasoning
  • Cream cheese
    Cream cheese
    113.4 g
  • Orange juice
    Orange juice
    44.36 ml
  • Fresh lime juice
    Fresh lime juice
    29.57 ml
  • Olive oil
    Olive oil
    29.57 ml
  • Chili powder
    Chili powder
    9.86 ml
  • Paprika
    Paprika
    2.46 ml
  • Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    4.93 ml
  • Ground cumin
    Ground cumin
    4.93 ml
  • Pinto beans
    Pinto beans
    425.24 g
  • Small white onion
    Small white onion
    1
  • Large
    Large
    6.5
  • Green bell pepper
    Green bell pepper
    1
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
    Chopped fresh cilantro
    236.59 ml
  • Coarse sea salt
    Coarse sea salt
    9.86 ml
  • Fajita seasoning
    Fajita seasoning
    4.93 ml
  • Kosher salt
    Kosher salt
    4.93 ml
  • Salsa verde
    Salsa verde
    118.29 ml
  • White rice
    White rice
    236.59 ml
  • Worcestershire sauce
    Worcestershire sauce
    14.79 ml
  • Zest from 1 lime
    Zest from 1 lime
    1
  • Coarse kosher salt
    Coarse kosher salt
    3.7 ml
  • Cotija crumbles
    Cotija crumbles
    113.4 g
  • Full-fat
    Full-fat
    177.44 ml
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    4 pcs
  • Tapatio
    Tapatio
    14.79 ml

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