Shredded Beef Burritos with Refried Beans

Discover the rich flavors of Mexican cuisine with these scrumptious Shredded Beef Burritos with Refried Beans. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these burritos boast tender beef skirt, robust seasoning, and creamy refried beans, all wrapped in warm tortillas. This recipe yields approximately 10 burritos that promise to tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

🟤 10 flour tortillas 60g each used if homemade
🥩 1.2 kg 2.6 lbs beef skirt for shredding
🍅 3 red tomatoes
🌶️ 3 guajillo chiles
🍂 2 small bay leaves
🧄 3 cloves of garlic
🧅 1/2 white onion
🧂 1/2 teaspoon Morton Iodized Salt plus additional for seasoning
🌿 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
🍃 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
🥄 2 tablespoons H-E-B Avocado Oil
🌯 Pre-made refried beans 1 cup

Instructions

1- Cook the Beef:

• Cut the beef skirt into medium pieces and place in the Instant Pot.
• Add bay leaves, a quarter onion, and 1 garlic clove.
• Cover with water, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and cook on high for 30 minutes.
• If using a stovetop, simmer for at least 2 hours until tender.
• Let cool, shred using two forks, and reserve the broth.

2- Prepare the Sauce Base:

• Clean guajillo chiles by removing seeds/veins, toast on a hot skillet, then soak in boiling water until soft.
• Roast garlic, tomatoes, and a quarter onion on a hot skillet until charred.
• Remove the roasted vegetables as they finish.

3- Blend the Sauce:

• Combine rehydrated chiles, garlic, onion, tomatoes in a blender.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a bit of reserved broth for smooth blending.
• Blend until smooth.

4- Cook the Shredded Beef with Sauce:

• Heat avocado oil in a pot over medium heat, add shredded beef, and fry for 2 minutes.
• Pour the blended sauce over the beef, mix well; thin with broth if needed.
• Add cumin and crushed oregano, simmer for 5 minutes; adjust salt as needed.

5- Warm the Tortillas:

• Heat a skillet, warm each tortilla until flexible.

6- Assemble the Burritos:

• Place a tortilla on a silicon mat, spread refried beans on one side.
• Add shredded beef mixture, fold edges, and roll upward tightly.

7- Toast the Burritos:

• Place burritos seam-side down on a hot skillet, toast for 2 minutes per side until golden.

Prep Time: 30-45 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 65-80 minutes
Servings: 10 burritos
Equipment: Instant Pot, Oster Blender, cast iron skillet, stainless steel pot with handles, small metal saucepan, chef's knife, white plastic cutting board, red-handled silicone tongs, clear plastic measuring cup, various glass bowls, decorative brown/orange ceramic plates, wooden cooking spoon, metal spatula, black silicon mat

Cooking Tips

• Toast guajillo chiles and roast vegetables to boost flavor.
• Shred beef while warm for ease.
• Warm tortillas for pliability to prevent tearing when rolling.

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Shredded Beef Burritos with Refried Beans