Steak Burrito

This juicy, tender steak burrito recipe is fairly straightforward with just a few key ingredients. But as simple as it is, it’s one of the tastiest steak burritos out there—each ingredient listed below works together to create an epic meat-filled burrito with tons of taco-inspired flavor. And precisely because this is such a simple burrito, you can add your own toppings, turning the simplicity of this recipe into a beef steak burrito that’s all your own.

The flank steaks are made in a slow cooker, where they’ll simmer for about nine hours. You can start these in the morning, and because everything else comes together within minutes, there’s minimal other meal-prepping involved. The slow cooker does nearly all the work for you.

Keep this steak burrito recipe on hand for those busy fall evenings when a slow cooker meal really comes in handy. Additionally, it’s an excellent option for serving a large group of people. You can offer a variety of toppings for a beef steak burrito bar that’s bound to please a variety of taste buds.

Ingredients for Steak Burrito

• Beef: This recipe calls for two 1-pound beef flank steaks.
• Taco seasoning: A reduced-sodium taco seasoning packet works well here or make homemade taco seasoning for an added boost of flavor.
• Vegetables: A yellow onion, green chiles and plum tomatoes add both flavor and texture.
• White vinegar: This key ingredient is used with the steak in the slow cooker to break down the meat, resulting in a tender, more juicy steak.
• Flour tortillas: Grabbing premade flour tortillas is easiest, but if you’d like to try making flour tortillas, it’s quite tasty to do so.
• Dairy: Shredded Monterey Jack cheese and sour cream add a creamy, decadent texture to this beef steak burrito recipe.

Directions

Step 1: Cook the steaks

Cut the steaks in half, then rub them well with the taco seasoning. Place the steaks in a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Top the steaks with the onion, chiles and vinegar. Cover and cook on low until the meat is tender, eight to nine hours.

Step 2: Shred the meat and heat

Remove the steaks from the slow cooker and allow them to cool slightly; shred the meat with two forks. Return the meat to the slow cooker and heat through.

Step 3: Assemble the burritos

Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture into the center of each tortilla. Top with cheese, tomatoes and sour cream. Fold up each burrito.

Steak Burrito Variations

• Boost the filling: Add beans, rice (or a mix of black beans and rice!), fresh guac, homemade salsa or pico de gallo, and/or a variety of veggies to your burrito (note: if you decide to go with all of these, you will probably want a larger tortilla shell).
• Change up the meat: While a beef steak burrito recipe is decidedly made with steak, virtually any kind of meat will work here. Keep everything else the same, but swap in chicken, pork, turkey or even fish for the steak.

How to Store a Steak Burrito

You can store any leftovers separately from each other, with the steak mixture in one airtight container in the fridge and the tortilla shells in their own bag either in the fridge or in a cupboard, depending on specific instructions. Keep the cheese and sour cream in their own packages as well.

How do you reheat a steak burrito?

To reheat steak burritos, you’ll essentially be assembling new burritos. Reheat the steak in a pan on the stove until heated through. Warm the tortilla shells, and then assemble the beef steak burritos as the recipe outlines, using whatever you’d like for your preferred toppings.

Steak Burrito Tips

What type of steak is best for steak burritos?

If you need a substitution for flank steak, try skirt, hangar, tri-tip or top round steak. Top round in particular is a nice flavorful cut that is a bit better for frugal shoppers. It’s typically more cost-effective due to the fact that it’s known for being a bit tough, but preparing top round in a slow cooker will result in a tender meat regardless. No matter what type of steak you use, be sure that you slice it thinly.

How else can you season steak for burritos?

While this steak burrito recipe calls for low-sodium taco seasoning, you can opt for a homemade version or a yummy marinade of your choice.

How do you assemble a burrito?

Start with your meat or protein first, and then add toppings such as tomatoes, veggies or lettuce. Finish by topping your beef steak burrito with cheese and other dressing-type ingredients such as sour cream or guacamole.

To fold the burrito, place the tortilla on your work surface and arrange the fillings horizontally below the center line of the tortilla. Then fold the bottom of the tortilla up over the fillings, fold in the sides and finish rolling up the burrito. Roll it snugly to prevent it from falling apart. If you need a clean-hands option or are packing a steak burrito for later, you can wrap the entire rolled burrito in foil to keep it together.