Burritos de Carne Asada (Sonoran Steak Burritos)
Soft flour tortillas stuffed with grilled steak, refried beans, melted cheese and fresh pico de gallo, in the style of northern Mexico.
Made with Flour tortillas and Refried beans (frijoles refritos) and Carne asada marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min plus marinating
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.63 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Marinate the steak in your ready made carne asada marinade (see the base recipe) in the fridge for 2 to 8 hours. Throw away the used marinade.
- 2
Pat the steak dry and cook on a very hot griddle or frying pan for 3 minutes each side for medium. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain and chop into small pieces.
10 min - 3
Warm the refried beans (see the base recipe) in a pan with a splash of water until loose and hot.
- 4
Warm the flour tortillas (see the base recipe) one at a time in a dry pan for 20 seconds each side so they bend without cracking.
0 min 40 s - 5
Down the middle of each tortilla spread beans, then add steak, cheese, tomato, onion, avocado and coriander.
- 6
Fold in the sides, roll up tightly, then crisp the seam side down in the dry pan for 1 minute. Serve cut in half.
1 min
Tips
- Chop the steak small so it stays inside the roll and every bite has meat.
- Do not overfill, or the tortilla splits when you roll it.
- Brown the rolled burritos on the seam side first so they hold shut.
Storing and freezing
Wrap cooled burritos tightly and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
What makes a Sonoran burrito different?
Northern Mexico uses large, thin flour tortillas and fills them simply with grilled meat, beans and cheese, without the rice that is common in US versions.
Can I freeze these burritos?
Yes. Cool, wrap each one in foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat in a hot oven until steaming hot in the middle.
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