Mini Burritos Recipe

Name: Mini Burritos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup salsa; 1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2-4 tablespoons water; water for sealing; cooking spray or oil

Craving a delicious and easy appetizer or a satisfying meal? These mini burritos, inspired by Alton Brown's wonton-wrapping genius, are a game-changer! Perfectly crispy wonton wrappers filled with savory seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and a hint of spice. Get ready for a flavor explosion in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 801.7 kcal

Protein 91g

Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mini Burritos

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup salsa
1 (12 ounce) package wonton wrappers
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2-4 tablespoons water
water for sealing
cooking spray or oil

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How to Make Mini Burritos

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 medium onion (chopped), 1/2 green bell pepper (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced) during the last half of the browning process.
Once the meat is browned, stir in 1 packet taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 cup salsa, and 2-4 tablespoons water. Simmer over medium heat until the liquid is absorbed and the mixture is slightly dry.
Remove the meat mixture from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Lay out 12-18 wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place a small pinch (about 1/2 teaspoon) of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 level tablespoon of the meat mixture into the center of each wrapper.
Lightly wet two opposite edges of each wonton wrapper with water using your finger.
Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle or rectangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Do not overfill!
Place the filled wontons onto a greased baking sheet or jelly roll pan.
Repeat steps 5-8 until all the meat mixture is used.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the wontons are golden brown and crispy.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

77 g

Sugar

Fat

110g

Carbs

20g

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