Hearty Mixed Burrito
[Home Cooking Recipe] How to Make a Generous Mixed Burrito Using Ingredients from Your Fridge
I’ll share how to make a filling mixed burrito packed with various ingredients from your refrigerator. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal!
Main Ingredients- 2 frozen Tteokgalbi patties
- 1 piece of chicken thigh or breast
- 4 crab sticks
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 green onion
- 1/2 onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- Rocquefort lettuce, as needed
- 7-8 Tbsp tomato sauce
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- Cumin powder, as needed
- 1 bowl of rice
- Cheddar cheese, as needed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The essential ingredients for this recipe are rice and your choice of meat! Feel free to add vegetables or different types of meat like beef, pork, or chicken based on what you have in your fridge and your preferences.
Step 2
First, dice the onion finely. Having your ingredients prepped makes cooking much smoother.
Step 3
Next, chop the green onion. Sautéing green onions releases a sweet aroma that enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
Step 4
Finely chop the bell peppers of different colors. Their vibrant hues will make your burrito visually appealing.
Step 5
Mince the garlic. Minced garlic plays a crucial role in creating a rich flavor profile when it blends with other ingredients.
Step 6
I’m adding crab sticks that were left in the fridge. Chop them to a size that complements the other ingredients. Shrimp would also be a delicious substitute!
Step 7
Lightly pan-fry the frozen tteokgalbi and chicken thigh meat, then cut them into bite-sized cubes. Pre-cooking them like this helps them absorb flavors better.
Step 8
Chop the rocquefort lettuce and soak it briefly in cold water to keep it fresh and crisp. Once your base ingredients are prepped, you’re halfway done with the cooking!
Step 9
Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped bell peppers, green onion, minced garlic, and diced onion. Sauté until fragrant, then season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 10
When the onions start to turn translucent, add the pre-cooked tteokgalbi, chicken, and chopped crab sticks to the pan. Stir-fry everything together. The combination of ingredients will release a wonderful aroma.
Step 11
Once the ingredients are well-stirred, it’s time to add the sauce! Pour in 7-8 tablespoons of tomato sauce. You can add a bit of chili powder or paprika powder to your liking, or increase the tomato sauce to 10 tablespoons for a richer flavor.
Step 12
Now, add about one bowl of cooked rice to the pan. Stir vigorously to ensure all the ingredients and sauce are evenly coated with the rice.
Step 13
If you have cumin powder at home, sprinkle a little over the rice mixture just before turning off the heat, or after. This will add an exotic aroma, giving your burrito a unique flavor profile.
Step 14
Lightly toast the tortillas (kept at room temperature) on a pan over low heat for about 30 seconds per side. Once toasted, spread a generous amount of the rice mixture, fresh rocquefort lettuce, and cheddar cheese onto the tortilla.
Step 15
Now, roll up the tortilla like you would a kimbap (sushi roll). To prevent the filling from spilling out, fold in the sides neatly, like folding origami, before rolling tightly.
Step 16
Finally, place the burrito seam-side down on a lightly oiled pan over low heat. Cooking the seam first helps it seal and stick together when you flip it.
Step 17
Cut the warm, crispy mixed burrito in half. You’ll be amazed at how generously filled it is with all the delicious ingredients!
Step 18
Don’t hesitate to swap out ingredients based on your preferences! Experimenting with different fillings makes the cooking process more fun and the results even more delicious.
Step 19
Creating exotic dishes from familiar ingredients is easier than you think! Make this tasty mixed burrito on a relaxed weekend morning or for a special occasion and share it with your loved ones.
