Mission-style burritos were invented in 1961 San Francisco, not Mexico—foil wrapping was a California innovation for portability.
BBQ Beef Burritos
Get ready to savor the bold goodness of BBQ beef burritos that are not just delicious but also macro-friendly! Stuffed with tender, tangy shredded beef, zesty barbecue sauce, and a medley of fresh veggies, these burritos are a meal prep superstar. Perfect for on-the-go lunches or cozy dinners, they’re sure to become a favorite in your weekly rotation!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
11
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 11🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 10 jalapeño peppers with some juice
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 3 lb 96/4 beef (1.36 kg)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 100 g of your favorite sugar-free barbecue sauce (0.5 cup)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- Honey BBQ seasoning 10g (0.35 oz)
- Salt 8g (0.28 oz)
📦Other(3)
- Peppers 4g (0.14 oz)
- 1 can drained red kidney beans
- 11 extreme bonus wraps
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook 3 lb of 96/4 beef in a pan.
- 2
Season with 8g salt, 4g peppers, and 10g honey BBQ seasoning.
- 3
Immediately add 10 jalapeño peppers with some juice and sprinkle more BBQ seasoning on top.
- 4
Once the beef is done, add in the peppers and 1 can of drained red kidney beans.
- 5
Mix in 100g of your favorite sugar-free barbecue sauce.
- 6
Wrap the mixture in 11 extreme bonus wraps and toast them before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook the 96/4 beef over medium-high heat (325-350°F) to render fat quickly and create Maillard browning before the lean protein overcooks and becomes tough.technique325-350°F
- ✓Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of jalapeño brine when draining to add after cooking - the acidity cuts through fat and the capsaicin compounds are oil-soluble, distributing heat evenly.ingredient2-3 tablespoons
- ✓Add the barbecue sauce off-heat or reduce temperature to 200°F to prevent sugar caramelization and bitter burnt flavors from developing.timing200°F
- ✓Toast the assembled burritos seam-side down first for 2-3 minutes in a dry pan at medium heat to seal the tortilla proteins and prevent unraveling.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Let the filling cool for 5-8 minutes before wrapping to reduce steam condensation that makes tortillas soggy and causes structural failure.timing5-8 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
11
people
Level
intermediate
Share this recipe
Mission-style burritos were invented in 1961 San Francisco, not Mexico—foil wrapping was a California innovation for portability.
BBQ Beef Burritos
Get ready to savor the bold goodness of BBQ beef burritos that are not just delicious but also macro-friendly! Stuffed with tender, tangy shredded beef, zesty barbecue sauce, and a medley of fresh veggies, these burritos are a meal prep superstar. Perfect for on-the-go lunches or cozy dinners, they’re sure to become a favorite in your weekly rotation!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 11🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 10 jalapeño peppers with some juice
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 3 lb 96/4 beef (1.36 kg)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 100 g of your favorite sugar-free barbecue sauce (0.5 cup)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- Honey BBQ seasoning 10g (0.35 oz)
- Salt 8g (0.28 oz)
📦Other(3)
- Peppers 4g (0.14 oz)
- 1 can drained red kidney beans
- 11 extreme bonus wraps
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cook 3 lb of 96/4 beef in a pan.
- 2
Season with 8g salt, 4g peppers, and 10g honey BBQ seasoning.
- 3
Immediately add 10 jalapeño peppers with some juice and sprinkle more BBQ seasoning on top.
- 4
Once the beef is done, add in the peppers and 1 can of drained red kidney beans.
- 5
Mix in 100g of your favorite sugar-free barbecue sauce.
- 6
Wrap the mixture in 11 extreme bonus wraps and toast them before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook the 96/4 beef over medium-high heat (325-350°F) to render fat quickly and create Maillard browning before the lean protein overcooks and becomes tough.technique325-350°F
- ✓Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of jalapeño brine when draining to add after cooking - the acidity cuts through fat and the capsaicin compounds are oil-soluble, distributing heat evenly.ingredient2-3 tablespoons
- ✓Add the barbecue sauce off-heat or reduce temperature to 200°F to prevent sugar caramelization and bitter burnt flavors from developing.timing200°F
- ✓Toast the assembled burritos seam-side down first for 2-3 minutes in a dry pan at medium heat to seal the tortilla proteins and prevent unraveling.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Let the filling cool for 5-8 minutes before wrapping to reduce steam condensation that makes tortillas soggy and causes structural failure.timing5-8 minutes