These Thai pork burritos with Thai fried rice disappeared fast. They’re both very tasty. I’d say they’re excellent. The burrito is packed full of flavor. This is definitely not boring or bland. And although the ingredient list might seem a bit lengthy, fear not. There actually aren’t that many steps to perform to achieve Asian-inspired burrito greatness!
Keep The Theme Going
For the fried rice recipe, click here. You’ll want to make it because it pairs perfectly with the Thai Pork burritos. The rice has a bit of fish sauce added. At first I wasn’t so sure about fish sauce. It’s rather ‘aromatic’ to put it mildly. But not only did it grow on me, I ended up loving it!
Serve this dish with a little soy sauce on the side. If you’re daring, maybe even a little fish sauce too!
We were in Cincinnati for the weekend, visiting our favorite foodie destination, Jungle Jim’s, when we decided to stop at a Mexican restaurant for dinner. That meal got me thinking… boy, I haven’t made a decent Mexican dish at home in a long time. Time to remedy that! So as soon as we got home I made some beef and bean burritos with red chile chimayo. And boy, was I ever happy that I did because my Mexican-food-inspired desires were more than satisfied!
The Sauce Is Incredible
The real start of the beef and bean burritos with red chile chimayo is the red chile chimayo. That’s the sauce that goes over the burritos after they have been lightly fried in oil.
I highly recommend that you shred or grate your cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff. It’s a chili powder-infused sauce that has hints of garlic, cumin, onion and oregano. It has an amazing flavor that makes the burritos really something special. I would not hesitate to double the recipe for the chimayo. I would also be more than happy to use it in other dishes.
These are our go-to beef and bean burritos. Nothing fancy and not complicated. They taste fantastic and have just the right spice balance. The recipe makes a big huge batch of burritos. Leftovers freeze well and are perfect warmed up for a quick and easy lunch.
Easy. And Delicious.
Now, don’t let the fact that I used canned sauce and beans throw you off. I grabbed the good stuff at the store when I picked up the ingredients for these beef and bean burritos. It makes a big difference.
Freezing Leftovers
If you’re going to freeze the leftovers, I suggest wrapping them tightly in wax paper. The enchiladas will absorb a lot of the sauce. That’s why I like to make a little extra on the side for dipping or drizzling. If I’m freezing them I always grab a can or two extra of sauce and heat it up at the same time I heat up the burritos.
I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.
After making a big batch of slow cooker Mexican chicken I knew what was next. Burritos. But not just regular ole burritos. Burritos filled with spicy, tender, juicy chicken, topped with a a fantastic creamy sauce full of cheese and fire-roasted green chiles. Served garnished with tomatoes, avocado and chopped cilantro. These baked smothered chicken burritos made for a fantastic dinner. I was pretty darned proud of myself because I felt this was one of the best dishes I’d made. I’d make this again in a heartbeat!
Wonderful, Bite After Bite
I loved that these baked smothered chicken burritos have a bit of crunch to them, thanks to spending a few minutes under the broiler. You don’t have to get them super crunchy, or crunchy at all, but it adds a nice textural contrast to the moist soft chicken.
I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.
