Rio Grande Beef Burritos with Roasted Peppers

Health score
48%
Rio Grande Beef Burritos with Roasted Peppers
45 min.
2
1156kcal

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If you're looking for a dish that combines bold flavors and a comforting wrap, look no further than Rio Grande Beef Burritos with Roasted Peppers! Bursting with the savory goodness of skirt steak and the vibrant taste of roasted chili peppers, this recipe showcases the essence of Southwestern cuisine. It's perfect for a satisfying lunch or a hearty dinner, and each bite is an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Imagine tender strips of marinated beef, sautéed onions, and ooey-gooey Monterey Jack cheese wrapped snugly in warm flour tortillas, all drenched in a creamy pepper sauce. With just a hint of lime to brighten the dish, these burritos strike the perfect balance between richness and zest. Whether you're hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, they’re sure to impress.

This recipe is not only delicious but also straightforward, making it accessible for cooks of all levels. In just 45 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal right in the comfort of your kitchen! Serve these delightful burritos with your favorite sides and watch as they become a new family favorite. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to experience the vibrant flavors of the Rio Grande!

Ingredients

  •  anaheim chiles fresh whole green canned peeled seeded cut into thin strips, or chiles, , cut into thin strips
  • ounces flank steak 
  • 8-inch flour tortillas ()
  • large garlic clove crushed
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 1.5 teaspoons juice of lime fresh
  • 1.3 cups monterrey jack cheese divided grated
  • 2.5 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • large onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried crumbled
  • ounce roasted peppers red drained cut into thin strips
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease 9-inch square baking pan. Rub both sides of steak with garlic and cumin, then with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and lime juice.
  2. Let stand while preparing peppers.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add onion and cook until beginning to brown, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes.
  5. Add chiles and peppers and stir until heated through.
  6. Add cream, then 3/4 cup cheese and stir until mixture thickens, about 1 minute.
  7. Add oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper. Cook until brown, about 1 1/2 minutes per side for very rare.
  9. Transfer to work surface. Halve across width, then cut against grain into thin slices.
  10. Hold 1 tortilla over gas burner on low or place on electric burner on low until heated through, about 15 seconds per side.
  11. Place tortilla on work surface. Spoon 1/4 cup pepper mixture down center of tortilla. Top with 1/4 of meat.
  12. Roll up tortilla, enclosing filling. Arrange in baking pan, seam side down. Repeat with remaining tortillas, 3/4 cup pepper mixture, and remaining meat. Spoon remaining pepper mixture over tortillas.
  13. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Do ahead Can be assembled 2 hours ahead. Cover with foil and refrigerate.
  14. Bake uncovered (cover if burritos were refrigerated) until cheese melts, 5 to 10 minutes.
  15. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories1156kcal
Protein18.45%
Fat57.95%
Carbs23.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64
Glycemic Load
17.75
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
41.89043480417%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
3.76mg
Kaempferol
0.49mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
15.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1156.32kcal
57.82%
Fat:74.66g
114.86%
Saturated Fat:35.01g
218.81%
Carbohydrates:68.44g
22.81%
Net Carbohydrates:60.27g
21.92%
Sugar:11.02g
12.25%
Cholesterol:198.13mg
66.04%
Sodium:2799.71mg
121.73%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:53.48g
106.96%
Selenium:69.15µg
98.78%
Phosphorus:833.67mg
83.37%
Calcium:810.53mg
81.05%
Vitamin C:60.39mg
73.2%
Vitamin B3:12.36mg
61.78%
Vitamin B6:1.12mg
55.79%
Vitamin B2:0.86mg
50.65%
Zinc:7.5mg
49.98%
Vitamin B1:0.68mg
45.53%
Manganese:0.84mg
41.96%
Iron:7.45mg
41.36%
Folate:157.47µg
39.37%
Vitamin A:1948.91IU
38.98%
Fiber:8.17g
32.68%
Vitamin B12:1.71µg
28.56%
Potassium:903.63mg
25.82%
Vitamin K:26.38µg
25.12%
Vitamin E:3.7mg
24.69%
Magnesium:91.98mg
22.99%
Copper:0.39mg
19.35%
Vitamin B5:1.33mg
13.3%
Vitamin D:1.38µg
9.17%
Source:Epicurious