Description
This Sizzling Steak Burrito recipe offers a flavorful twist on traditional tacos, featuring tender beef flank steak seasoned with reduced-sodium taco seasoning, sautéed onions, tangy green chiles, and a splash of white vinegar for brightness. Wrapped in warm flour tortillas and topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese, fresh tomatoes, and creamy reduced-fat sour cream, this dish is perfect for an easy and satisfying taco night.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasoning
- 1 pound beef flank steaks
- 1 package reduced-sodium taco seasoning
Vegetables and Flavorings
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can chopped green chiles
- 1 splash white vinegar
- 1 cup chopped seeded plum tomatoes
Other Ingredients
- 4 pieces flour tortillas (8-inch), warmed
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the beef: Brown the beef flank steaks in a hot pan according to the taco seasoning package instructions until fully cooked and flavorful.
- Sauté the onion: In a separate pan, cook the chopped onion over medium heat until translucent, about 3-5 minutes, bringing out its sweetness and softening it.
- Add chiles and vinegar: Stir chopped green chiles and a splash of white vinegar into the onion mixture; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to blend and brighten the flavors.
- Combine steak and onion mixture: Slice the cooked flank steak into thin strips, mix with the sautéed onion and chile mixture, and heat through for about 2 minutes to meld the ingredients.
- Warm tortillas and assemble: Warm the flour tortillas until pliable. Fill each with the beef mixture and wrap them up.
- Add toppings: Top each burrito with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chopped tomatoes, and a dollop of reduced-fat sour cream for a creamy, fresh finish.
Notes
- Use flank steak for the best texture and flavor, but skirt steak or sirloin can be substituted.
- Warming the tortillas makes them easier to roll and less likely to tear.
- Reduced-sodium taco seasoning helps control salt intake without sacrificing flavor.
- Feel free to add fresh cilantro, avocado slices, or jalapeños for extra flavor and heat.
- If preferred, cheese can be melted on the beef mixture before assembling the burrito.
- For a lower calorie option, use whole wheat tortillas or reduce cheese and sour cream quantities.
