mom's burritos (circa 1970)

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Recipe by
Theresa Kailany
Ventura, CA

My mom started making these burritos in the early 70's and my whole family still makes them.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mom's burritos (circa 1970)

  • 1 lb. pkg
    ground beef
  • 1 8oz. can
    el pato sauce/mexican tomato sauce
  • 1 c
    cheese, shredded
  • 1 can
    refried beans
  • 1 pkg
    ex-large tortillas(flour)

How To Make mom's burritos (circa 1970)

  • 1
    Brown the ground beef in 12 inch skillet. Add El Pato sauce and any spices you like-or none if you have kids.
  • 2
    Spoon out the refried beans onto the beef mixture. Cover and heat on med. 5 minutes. ( to soften the beans).
  • 3
    Mix beans into meat and turn on low.
  • 4
    Heat tortillas (4 at a time) in microwave for 1 minute. Put 2 T. meat mixture on one edge of tortilla, sprinkle a little cheese, and roll, tucking one end in.

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