Carne Asada Super Burritos with Avocado & Cheese

What You Get

Carne asada beef (see note below)

Pinto beans

Cooked brown rice

Avocado

Flour tortillas

Shredded Jack cheese

Pico de gallo

What You'll Need

Vegetable oil

Salt

Olive oil

Hot sauce (optional)

Step 1

Drain the carne asada, place it in a bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, season with ½ teaspoon salt, and turn to coat. In a large cast-iron skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the oil shimmers, working in batches if necessary, add the carne asada to the pan and cook until browned or a little charred on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side, 1 to 2 minutes longer.

Step 2

Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest, 3 minutes. Dice into pieces about ¼-inch thick. (For crispier meat, you can return the pan to the heat, add a drizzle of vegetable oil and the diced beef, and sauté until dark at the edges, 3 minutes.)

Step 3

Meanwhile, rinse and drain the beans. In a small saucepan over medium heat, reheat the beans with a splash of water, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Reheat the rice in the microwave until steamed through and warm, 1 to 2 minutes or according to package instructions. Peel, pit, and dice the avocado.

Step 4

To build the burritos, place the tortillas on plates, and fill with the carne asada, beans, rice, cheese, avocado, and pico de gallo. Dab with hot sauce, if you want a kick. Tuck in the ends and roll it up snugly.

Step 5

Wipe out the frying pan and return it to medium heat. Add the burritos and toast until golden and crispy, 1 minute per side. Transfer the burritos to plates and serve warm.