All-In-One Burrito Filling

All-In-One Burrito Filling

Contributed by : Jane Berthiaume

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Mexican Recipes : Dinner Recipes

This recipe comes from a special chapter in my life — my time volunteering at The Bridge, a drop-in center for teens in Leamington. The cook there made it as a hearty casserole: warm, filling, and made to nourish a room full of hungry hearts.

But when my sister and I got our hands on it, we had a thought: what if we wrapped this up in a tortilla, added some crisp lettuce, sharp cheddar, maybe a splash of lime? Suddenly, it wasn’t just comfort food — it was customizable, cravable, and totally burrito-worthy.

It’s still the same base — beans, beef (or a plant-based twist), rice, and veggies — but now everyone gets to top it their own way. From teen center to family dinner table, it’s a recipe that reminds me food is about care, connection, and creativity.

Total Time

50 mins

Prepare Time

20 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Recipe Servings

20+

Ingredients of
All-In-One Burrito Filling

3 Tbsp Oil
1 1/2 Onion, chopped
3 Green Peppers, chopped
6 Cloves Garlic, minced
3 Lbs Ground Beef
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/2 Cup Taco or Mexican Seasoning
4 1/2 Cups Salsa (2, 648ml jars)
6 Tbsp Tomato Paste (1, 156ml can)
3 Cups Corn, drained (2 cans)
3 (16 oz) Cans Black Beans
3 (4 oz) Cans Green Chilies
3 Cups Long Grain White Rice, uncooked (1, 907g bag of jasmine or basmati rice)
6 Cups Beef Broth (2 boxes of 900ml)
6 Cups shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
Large burrito size Tortillas

How to Make
All-In-One Burrito Filling

In an extra large stock pot, over medium heat, cook the chopped onion and peppers for about 5 minutes or until softened.
Add garlic and cook for about a minute. Stir frequently to prevent garlic from burning.
Add ground beef and cook for 5 minutes or until cooked. Drain off grease if necessary.
Sprinkle in taco seasoning and stir.
Add corn, black beans, salsa, tomato paste and green chilies. Stir well.
Add uncooked rice and beef broth.
Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 18 minutes or until rice is fully cooked.
Sprinkle cheese over top and cover for about 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt.
Stir and you are ready to serve in a soft tortilla.
Garnish with chopped tomatoes, green onion, cilantro, sour cream, olives and maybe even a little Cowboy Candy.