Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Southwestern Mini Grilled Burritos

This was my first time making this recipe, and I've got to say it was a crowd pleasure.  My entire family enjoyed these little burritos and that alone is a fete, let me tell you!  However, next time, I need a bit more flavor and spice!  So I will be adding in extra seasoning.  If you make this recipe, I suggest tweaking the spices to YOUR liking.  After all, that's what cooking is all about! 

Ingredients:
- 3 Boneless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Green Pepper, diced
- 1 Red Pepper, diced
- 2 Jalapeno, diced.  (You can de-seed to keep the heat down, but really, why do that?  Spice is good!)
- 1 can Black Beans, drained
- 1 can Corn, drained
- 2 small onions or 1 large onion, diced
- Mozzarella and Sharp cheddar shredded cheese
- Cumin/Cayenne Pepper/Chili Powder to taste
- Garlic to taste
- 20 Taco sized Tortillas


**Note:  This makes a TON of filling!  I saved what was leftover to use later in the week for enchiladas!  Or you can easily freeze it for when you can use it. **

Directions:

1.  Make a spice rub consisting of your cumin, chili powder, and cayenne.  Use it to rub all over your chicken breasts and bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until your chicken is cooked through.  Remove and shred your chicken.  Set aside.


2.  Now, chop all your veggies.  Begin heating up a pan with some olive oil.  You do not need a lot of olive oil, just enough to cover the bottom of the pan.  Add your veggies and begin to let them sweat so that they become tender.


3.  Once your veggies are beginning to become tender, add your corn, garlic, black beans, and more seasoning (cumin/cayenne/chili powder).  Let the mixture come together for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.  Make sure your pan stays on a med heat.


4.  Once mixture is heated through, add your cheese.  Add as much as you prefer here.  It will begin melting almost instantly.  That is a GOOD thing!  Remove to a bowl.


5.  Now, begin assembling your tortillas.  Add a bit of filling to the middle and fold up.  Secure with a toothpick and set aside on a tray.  Once you're done assembling, you can freeze the remainder of your filling or use the rest later in the week.


6.  Now, fire up that George Foreman!  If you don't have a grill, you can always deep fry these.  After your grill warms, spray each side of your burritos with a little bit of cooking spray to prevent sticking.  Add to the grill, shut the lid, and press down firmly.


Here's the final product.....


These are great with some sour cream and salsa dipping sauce or all by themselves!  It's a nice twist to the typical burrito!  Hope you enjoy!  

No comments:

Post a Comment