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Taco Truck Carne Asada Burrito Copycat Recipe

Taco Truck Carne Asada Burrito Copycat Recipe

Enjoy this Taco Truck Carne Asada Burrito Recipe made with tender grilled beef, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas. Inspired by real taco truck flavors, it’s an easy, juicy, and filling burrito you can make at home for that true Mexican street food taste.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1 burrito
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 680

Ingredients
  

For the Carne Asada Marinade:
  • 2 lbs chopped beef taco meat or skirt steak, boneless
  • 1 medium to large orange juiced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
For the Refried Beans:
  • 2 –3 spoonfuls of cooked pinto beans or charro beans
  • A little bean broth about ¼ cup, or water as needed
  • 1 tablespoon oil any kind you prefer — vegetable oil, lard, or shortening
For Assembling the Burrito:
  • 1 large burrito-size flour tortilla
  • Cooked carne asada from above
  • Refried beans from above
  • ¼ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • Fresh mix of: Chopped tomato Chopped onion, Chopped cilantro
  • ½ avocado sliced
  • Salsa any kind — homemade, green salsa, or hot sauce like Tapatío
  • Mexican crema for drizzling

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the chopped beef and coat well with the marinade.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil.
  5. Add cooked pinto beans and a little bean broth or water.
  6. Mash the beans while cooking until smooth and creamy. Add more broth if needed.
  7. Heat another skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  8. Add marinated beef in a single layer and cook until browned and cooked through.
  9. Warm the flour tortilla on a clean pan or directly over low flame.
  10. Spread a layer of refried beans down the center of the tortilla.
  11. Spoon on the cooked carne asada evenly over the beans.
  12. Add chopped tomato, onion, and cilantro on top.
  13. Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  14. Lay avocado slices and drizzle salsa or hot sauce.
  15. Add a little Mexican crema over the filling.
  16. Fold both sides of the tortilla toward the center.
  17. Roll the burrito tightly from the bottom up until fully wrapped.
  18. Slice in half or serve whole while warm.

Notes

Optional Add-ons:
  • Lettuce (for a more classic burrito style)
  • Rice (for extra filling)
  • Pickled jalapeños for a kick