Name: Burrito
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch); 2 cups cooked rice; 1 can (15 oz) black or pinto beans, drained; 1 lb cooked shredded chicken or beef; 1 cup shredded cheese; 1 cup pico de gallo; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 avocado, sliced; Lime juice

Where it comes from

The burrito comes from northern Mexico, where flour tortillas are common, and became widely loved in Mexican-American cooking. Sizes and fillings vary from simple bean-and-cheese rolls to loaded wraps.

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Recipe

Make Burrito at home

Serves 4Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
2 cups cooked rice
1 can (15 oz) black or pinto beans, drained
1 lb cooked shredded chicken or beef
1 cup shredded cheese
1 cup pico de gallo
1/2 cup sour cream
1 avocado, sliced
Lime juice

How it's made

Warm the beans with a pinch of salt and cumin.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
Layer rice, beans, meat, cheese, salsa, sour cream and avocado on the lower third of each tortilla.
Fold in the sides, then roll up tightly from the bottom.
Sear seam-side down in a hot skillet for 1 minute to seal.
Slice in half and serve.