Bring a taste of Southern California to your table with this carne asada burrito recipe. These Mondo burritos are easy to make with our homemade carne asada and Mexican rice, leftovers, or hit up your local carniceria and pick up some delicious meat ready to go. Load burritos with your favorite fillings and enjoy for a meal that fuels the soul.
Why our recipe?
- Restaurant-style burritos are made in-house with quality ingredients.
- Great way to use up leftover beef from our famous roast meat recipe
- Use our suggestions for classic fillings or play with your own preferences.
California-style burritos typically include both cooked and fresh ingredients. There are a few different versions you can make, but we love the delicious and complex combination of traditional fillings shared here.
Material notes
- Tortillas: Large burrito-sized flour tortillas. Use whole wheat or gluten-free, if you roll that way.
- Grilled Meat: Use our classics Fried Carne Asada or Slow Cooker Carne Asada recipe
- Cheese: Shredded Mexican blend, plain cheddar, or your choice of melted cheese.
- Mexican Rice: Can be prepared fresh or use leftovers Homemade rice. Can swap with Spanish riceBox Mexican rice, or brown rice.
- Pico de Gallo: or the salsa.
- Sour Cream: Swap for full fat, low fat, or Greek yogurt.
- Guacamole: Shop bought, or go for home made.
- Cilantro and Onion: Both are in pico de gallo, but you can add more to taste. You can load other vegetables here! Try chopped lettuce, Pickled jalapeñosor pickled red onion.
Chef's Tips
- Don't overload your tortillas. If you want to use less than on the recipe card because the tortillas are smaller, do so.
- Add the meat when done nice and hot So that the cheese can melt into it. If using leftovers you can reheat in the microwave first.
- Make sure to have steak Cut against the grain Best for chewing.
- Drain off any excess juice from the salsa and other veggies so they don't drip all over.
- Add ingredients Spread evenly over tortillas So you get something of everything in every bite.
