Description
This recipe brings the vibrant flavors of a classic California burrito with its distinctive Salsa Roja Stripe right to your kitchen, perfect for a hearty and wholesome family dinner. It helps you master this iconic dish, offering smart swaps for healthy eating and valuable meal prep tips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8–10 inch large flour tortillas
- 1 lb cooked carne asada (or seasoned ground beef 90/10 lean)
- 2 cups (300g) crispy french fries (baked fries for a healthy option)
- 1 cup (110g) shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend or just cheddar)
- 0.5 cup (120g) sour cream (Greek yogurt for a lighter alternative)
- 0.5 cup (120g) guacamole
- 3 ripe Roma tomatoes (for Salsa Roja Stripe)
- 0.25 small onion (for Salsa Roja Stripe)
- 1 clove garlic (for Salsa Roja Stripe)
- 1–2 serrano or jalapeño chiles (for Salsa Roja Stripe)
- 0.25 tsp salt (for Salsa Roja Stripe)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Salsa Roja Stripe: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a baking sheet, briefly roast the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and chiles for 10-15 minutes until slightly charred and softened. Transfer to a blender with salt and blend until smooth and vibrant.
- Warm Your Tortillas: Heat each large flour tortilla gently in a dry 10-inch skillet over medium heat for 15-20 seconds per side until they become soft and pliable. (If your tortillas are tearing when rolled, warm them a few seconds longer.)
- Assemble Your Burrito: Lay a warm tortilla flat. Down the center, layer a generous portion of cooked carne asada, a handful of crispy french fries, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a spoonful of guacamole.
- Add The Signature Stripe: Drizzle your homemade Salsa Roja Stripe generously over the fillings, creating that iconic vibrant line. This step makes the california burrito recipe truly authentic.
- Fold And Serve: Fold the short sides of the tortilla inwards about one inch. Then, tightly roll the burrito from the bottom edge upwards, tucking in the fillings as you go.
- Optional Shortcuts And Crisping: To save time, use pre-cooked carne asada or pre-chopped veggies for the salsa. For crisper results, sear the assembled burrito in a dry pan for a few minutes on each side until golden and slightly firm to the touch.
Notes
For a vegan California burrito, substitute seasoned black beans or a plant-based meat alternative. Choosing ripe, seasonal tomatoes ensures the freshest, most flavorful Salsa Roja Stripe. Greek yogurt can be used as a lighter alternative to sour cream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembling, Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 900 calories
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 90 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: California burrito, Salsa Roja, carne asada, Mexican food, easy dinner, weeknight meal, family meal, healthy swaps, meal prep