how you make the burritos

Warm a tortilla, add your filling in a line across the lower third, fold in the sides, then roll it up tightly from the bottom. If you want it to hold better, put the seam side down in a hot pan for 30 to 60 seconds.

Key takeaways

• Don’t overfill it or it will split.
• Leave space at the sides so you can fold them in.
• Warm tortillas roll easier and crack less.
• A quick pan-sear helps seal it shut.

Deeper dive

I’m assuming you mean how to roll a burrito, not a full recipe. A good basic order is tortilla, rice, beans, protein, cheese, salsa, then fold the left and right sides inward and roll away from you while tucking the filling in tight. If the tortilla feels stiff, microwave it for about 10 to 15 seconds or heat it on a skillet first. Wet fillings can make it soggy, so use them lightly.