'Beef' Burrito

Looking for a little something more than the standard bean burrito? Look no further -- this 'Beef' Burrito will have you never craving a fast-food bean burrito again! You can use this 'beef' in tacos, quesadillas, and on salads too!

Here’s our take on this Tex-Mex staple, made with our very own Neokit™ - Plant-Based Ground Meat Kit! 

Yields: 1 burrito
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 20 min

INGREDIENTS

Taco 'Meat'

• 3/4 cup prepared Neokit™ - Plant-Based Ground Meat Kit 
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning 
• 3 tbsp mild taco sauce (we used Old El Paso Crunch Dinner Kit)
• 2 tbsp Rotel (or tomatoes + green chilies) 

Cilantro Lime Rice 

• 1/4 cup any long grain rice 
• Cilantro to taste 
• 3 tbsp lime juice 

For the Burrito 

• 1 10" tortilla 
• Guacamole 
• Vegan cheese 
• Vegan sour cream 
• Black beans 
• Lettuce 
• Salsa 
• Roasted corn 

INSTRUCTIONS

Taco Meat

1. Combine Neokit with taco seasoning and pan-fry Neokit with oil for about 7-10 minutes or until browned; break apart into crumbles. 
2. Mix in taco sauce and Rotel, simmer for 3-5 minutes. 
3. Remove from heat.  

Cilantro Lime Rice 

1. Cook rice as described on the package. 
2. Remove rice from the heat and mix in chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice. 
3. Optional: add fresh lime zest for some extra flavour!

Making Your Burrito

1. Layer rice & Neokit onto your tortilla. 
2. Top with black beans, salsa, vegan cheese, corn, vegan sour cream, lettuce, and guacamole. Be cautious not to over fill your burrito! 

Wrapping Your Burrito

1. Fold in the sides of your burrito towards the centre. 
2. Wrap the bottom of the tortilla over the filling, tucking in the tortilla tightly under your filling.
3. Roll the burrito towards the top of the tortilla.
4. Optional: Sear your burrito on both sides with a tbsp of oil for a crispier exterior! 

We’d love to hear how this recipe turned out for you! Let us know in the comments below! And tag @NeophytoFoods on Instagram to share your delicious creations!