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Spicy Beef Burritos

4.2

(22)

Pass extra salsa at the table.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup bottled chunky medium-hot salsa
1/4 cup canned beef broth
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
8 burrito-size flour tortillas
Cooked white rice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add half of beef and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to bowl. Add remaining beef to pot and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes. Return beef in bowl to pot. Add salsa, broth, garlic, sugar and soy sauce to pot; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover pot and simmer stew until beef is tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    Uncover pot and simmer stew until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Mix in cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Refrigerate until cold; then cover and keep refrigerated. Rewarm before continuing.)

    Step 3

    Heat tortillas 1 at a time on gas or electric burner, about 10 seconds Per side, turning with tongs. Cover with foil or napkin to keep warm.

    Step 4

    Serve stew, tortillas and rice, allowing diners to assemble burritos.

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