5 Star Roast Beef Burritos
An easy to make, delicious makeover for leftover roast beef.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 2-3 cups cooked roast beef, cut into ½ inch chunks
- 8 oz prepared mild taco sauce
- 4 oz diced green chile peppers
- ½ tsp cumin
- ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
- 6 flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup sour cream
- sliced green onions, optional
- sliced black olives, optional
- salsa, to serve
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until tender and transparent, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the roast beef, taco sauce, diced green chile peppers, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes, or until sauce reduces and thickens.
- Arrange warmed tortillas on a clean, flat work surface.
- Spread about 2/3 cup of beef mixture in the center of each warm tortilla.
- Sprinkle evenly with cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and a dollop of sour cream.
- Add green onions, and sliced olives if using.
- Fold over ends and roll up sides to make a burrito, encasing the filling.
- Serve with salsa and additional sour cream.