Fifi’s Fabulous Mexican Meals for Mutts (or Purebreds)
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Recipe Servings: 10
Recipe Yield: 8-12 burritos
Description:
Welcome back, canine companions of ‘Zaar! It’s your pal, Fido, here to bark about another culinary adventure. Remember how I shared my beloved “Fido’s Favorite Food” (recipe ID #24812) with you? Well, it seems my efforts to woo a certain adorable poodle named Fifi with my culinary charms paid off! She’s quite the chef herself, and recently, she delighted me with her mouthwatering burritos. Let me tell you, they put that Kibbles ‘n Bits to shame! Naturally, I begged her for the recipe, and she graciously obliged. Fifi made a clever point about using ingredients or combinations that your humans aren’t fond of, ensuring your burritos remain exclusively yours! Oh, and don’t worry about the prep time—it includes a well-deserved backyard potty break for us pups.
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Breakfast, Lunch/Snacks, Yam/Sweet Potato, Beef Organ Meats, Beef Liver, Potato, Black Beans, Beans, Fruit, Vegetable, Meat, Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., Mexican, < 60 Mins, Oven, Freezer, Stove Top, Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 canola oil
- 3/4 liver
- 1 garlic
- 2-4 chunky peanut butter
- 3 canned sweet potatoes
- 2 black beans
- 1 chili powder
- 1 cumin
- 2 bouillon cubes
- 3-4 flour tortillas
- 8-12 sour cream
- 6 cilantro
- 6 cheese
- 1 overripe bananas (optional, for topping)
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 631.9
- Fat Content: 21.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 347.2mg
- Sodium Content: 1148mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 71.1g
- Fiber Content: 6g
- Sugar Content: 7.1g
- Protein Content: 37g
Aggregated Rating: 5
Review Count: 2
Recipe Instructions:
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Prep the Skillet: Start by fetching a large skillet and heating the canola oil over medium heat until it’s nice and hot.
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Add Flavor: Once the oil is heated, add the garlic to the skillet and cook it, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s tender and fragrant.
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Mix the Good Stuff: Now, paw in the chunky peanut butter, canned sweet potatoes (or rutabaga if you prefer), and black beans. Give them a slight mash—use the tip of your nose if it’s flat and clean!
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Season and Simmer: Add the cumin, chili powder, and beef bouillon cubes to the skillet. Mix everything together thoroughly. Reduce the heat to low and add the liver and taco sauce. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until everything is heated through, stirring occasionally. Remember, avoid using your paws to stir; they might get burned, and nobody wants an unplanned trip to the vet! While the mixture simmers, heat the tortillas according to the package directions.
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Assembly: Once everything is heated and ready, it’s time to assemble your burritos. Spoon and spread a generous amount of the mixture across the center third of each tortilla. Place a strip or a few chunks of meat in the center for added protein.
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Top it Off: Now, top each burrito with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of cilantro, and a generous helping of cheese—spread it out to cover the mixture evenly. Feeling adventurous? If you spot a couple of overripe bananas in your humans’ fruit bowl, slice them up and add them on top of the cheese for an extra tasty twist!
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Fold and Roll: Fold the sides of each tortilla in about an inch over the filling. Then, fold the bottom third of the tortilla over the filling and roll it up tightly to enclose the delicious filling.
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Freezing Instructions: If you’re not planning to devour all your burritos at once (though who could blame you if you did!), individually wrap the remaining burritos in small airtight freezer bags. They freeze exceptionally well and will last for about 3 months in the freezer. When you’re ready to enjoy them, simply reheat the frozen burritos in a 275°F to 300°F oven until they’re thawed and gently heated through.
Final Thoughts: Now that you’ve mastered Fifi’s Fabulous Mexican Meals for Mutts (or Purebreds), you’re ready to impress even the most discerning canine food critics. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or a hearty snack, these burritos are guaranteed to satisfy your hunger and leave you wagging your tail for more. So go ahead, indulge in a delicious bite, and savor the flavors of Fifi’s culinary prowess. Bon appétit, my furry friends!
