Chili Burritos Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
Kids love these Chili Burritos – minus the onion! This recipe is perfect for a quick weekday meal when you’re pressed for time and not counting calories. While leftover chili works best, canned chili will do just fine.
Ingredients:
- 4 burritos
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 cups lettuce, shredded
- 3/4 cup chopped tomato
- 2 tablespoons onion, chopped (optional)
- 2 cups salsa
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup jalapenos (optional)
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions:
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Heat the Oil: Begin by heating oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Fry the Burritos: Add the burritos to the skillet and fry them on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Drain Excess Oil: Once the burritos are fried, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain off any excess oil.
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Warm Up the Chili: While the burritos are frying, heat the chili on the stove or in the microwave until it’s warm and ready to serve.
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Assemble the Burritos: To serve, place a fried burrito on a plate.
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Add Toppings: Top the burrito with a ladle of warm chili, followed by a generous handful of shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and onions (if using).
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Spice it Up: Sprinkle a few jalapeno slices on top for an extra kick.
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Finish with Sauces: Finish off by drizzling a couple of tablespoons of salsa over the burrito and adding a dollop of sour cream.
Serve your Chili Burritos hot and enjoy the delicious flavors!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 776.9
- Fat: 72.5g
- Saturated Fat: 25.1g
- Cholesterol: 85.6mg
- Sodium: 1109.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.1g
- Fiber: 3.2g
- Sugar: 7.1g
- Protein: 18.8g
Recipe Notes:
- For a vegetarian option, you can use vegetarian chili instead of meat-based chili.
- Customize your burritos by adding your favorite toppings like avocado slices or black olives.
- If you’re short on time, you can use store-bought burritos instead of making them from scratch.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less salsa and jalapenos according to your taste preferences.
- These Chili Burritos are perfect for a quick and easy dinner that the whole family will love!
