The Ultimate Chili Burritos
8 servings The Ultimate Chili Burritos recipe offers a deeply flavorful, slow-cooked chili that's perfect for everyone. This versatile base can be served as a mild, family-friendly meal or easily spiced up for those who crave a fiery kick. Assemble it all with fresh guacamole and cheese in a toasted tortilla for... Read more ... the perfect burrito experience. Read less x saved Faceless Chef Resident Chef July 1, 2025 45 min.18 h.3/5 45 min. 18 h. 3/5 Directions: 1. Brown the Meat: Let’s start the preparation of The Ultimate Chili Burritos by browning the meat. Heat some oil in a large pot or pan. Add the ground beef and ground pork and brown them well. Heat some oil in a large pot or pan. Add the ground beef and ground pork and brown them well. Note: I always start by browning the meat. I find that this caramelizes it and builds a much nicer, deeper flavor. 2. Create the Mirepoix Paste: While the meat is browning, place the carrot, onion, and garlic into a blender. Blend until it forms a smooth paste. While the meat is browning, place the carrot, onion, and garlic into a blender. Blend until it forms a smooth paste. Note: This technique is great for picky eaters who dislike chunky vegetables. 3. Combine: Once the meat is nicely browned, add the blended mirepoix paste to the pot. Cook for a few minutes, stirring until the vegetables soften. Once the meat is nicely browned, add the blended mirepoix paste to the pot. Cook for a few minutes, stirring until the vegetables soften. 4. Drain – Optional but Recommended: Tilt the pan and spoon off the rendered fat. Tilt the pan and spoon off the rendered fat. Tip: You can save this fat in the fridge to make flavorful gravy for other meals! 5. Add Flavor: Stir in the tomato purée and the relish. The Secret Ingredient: Add the entire can of baked beans and mix everything together. Stir in the tomato purée and the relish. The Secret Ingredient: Add the entire can of baked beans and mix everything together. 6. Season: Add salt, white pepper, and the beef stock pot. Stir until the stock has dissolved. Add salt, white pepper, and the beef stock pot. Stir until the stock has dissolved. 7. Slow Cook: Add enough water to cover the mixture. Bring to a simmer, then transfer to a slow cooker. Cook on low for at least 12 hours, or up to 24 for maximum flavor. Add enough water to cover the mixture. Bring to a simmer, then transfer to a slow cooker. Cook on low for at least 12 hours, or up to 24 for maximum flavor. Notes: If you are in a rush, you can cook it on high and reduce the cooking time to just 2-3 hours, but for the best result, it is best to follow the recommended time mentioned above. After the cooking is completed, the chili is ready for those who don’t like spice (in the following optional step, spicy flavor will be added). From here, you can enjoy your chili or continue with the following steps to complete the preparation of the Ultimate Chili Burrito. If you are in a rush, you can cook it on high and reduce the cooking time to just 2-3 hours, but for the best result, it is best to follow the recommended time mentioned above. After the cooking is completed, the chili is ready for those who don’t like spice (in the following optional step, spicy flavor will be added). From here, you can enjoy your chili or continue with the following steps to complete the preparation of the Ultimate Chili Burrito. 8. Optionally Make it Spicy: After the initial 12-14 hours of cooking, add the fresh chilies and a generous splash of your chosen chili sauce to the remaining chili in the slow cooker. Stir well and continue to cook on low for at least another 6 hours (or a shorter time on high) to allow the flavors to meld and the spice to infuse the dish. After the initial 12-14 hours of cooking, add the fresh chilies and a generous splash of your chosen chili sauce to the remaining chili in the slow cooker. Stir well and continue to cook on low for at least another 6 hours (or a shorter time on high) to allow the flavors to meld and the spice to infuse the dish. 9. Prepare the Guacamole: Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash with a fork, leaving it as chunky or smooth as you like. Add the roughly chopped cilantro, tomatoes, and finely diced onion to the bowl with the avocado. Squeeze in the juice of one lime and add a pinch of salt. Mix everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash with a fork, leaving it as chunky or smooth as you like. Add the roughly chopped cilantro, tomatoes, and finely diced onion to the bowl with the avocado. Squeeze in the juice of one lime and add a pinch of salt. Mix everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. How to Use Firm Avocados If your avocados are a bit hard, you can soften them by warming them in the microwave for a few seconds. 10. Assemble The Ultimate Chili Burritos: In a bowl, mix a generous amount of the finished chili with some cooked rice. Heat a large tortilla wrap in the microwave for a few seconds to make it soft and pliable. Lay the wrap flat. Spoon a generous amount of the chili-rice mixture down the center. Top with a dollop of sour cream and a large handful of grated cheese. In a bowl, mix a generous amount of the finished chili with some cooked rice. Heat a large tortilla wrap in the microwave for a few seconds to make it soft and pliable. Lay the wrap flat. Spoon a generous amount of the chili-rice mixture down the center. Top with a dollop of sour cream and a large handful of grated cheese. 11. Fold and Toast: Fold in the sides of the burrito first, then tightly roll it from the bottom up. Place the burrito in an air fryer (or oven) set to 180°C (about 355°F). Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through. Fold in the sides of the burrito first, then tightly roll it from the bottom up. Place the burrito in an air fryer (or oven) set to 180°C (about 355°F). Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through. 12. Serve The Ultimate Chili Burritos: Slice the burrito in half and serve immediately with a side of guacamole, extra sour cream, and homemade nachos. Enjoy! Slice the burrito in half and serve immediately with a side of guacamole, extra sour cream, and homemade nachos. Enjoy! About the Author: Faceless ChefResident Chef # 4 34 Followers Published Recipes: 24Av. Recipe Evaluation: Member since: 2023-10-17 Published Recipes: 24 Av. 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