Mini Burritos
Bite-sized burritos for parties or appetizers — same filling as full burritos but in small flour tortillas. Perfect finger food for game days or kid meals.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
19 min
Servings
6
Calories
186 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Tortilla3
- Beans1 ½ cup
- Cheese1 ½ cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Mayonnaise4 ½ tbsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Tortilla3
- Beans1.5 cup
- Cheese1.5 cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Onion1.5 medium
- Mayonnaise4.5 tbsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Cook the filling: brown 1 lb of ground beef with 1 chopped onion. Drain. Add 1 packet taco seasoning + ¼ cup water; simmer 5 minutes.
- 2
Warm 12 small flour tortillas (4-5 inch) in a dry skillet for 15 seconds per side.
- 3
On each tortilla, layer: 2 tablespoons beef, 1 tablespoon shredded cheese, 1 teaspoon refried beans or salsa.
- 4
Fold the sides in, then roll tightly from the bottom into mini burritos.
- 5
For optional crispy version: heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet. Place rolled burritos seam-side down. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- 6
Serve immediately on a platter with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, sliced jalapeños for dipping. Cocktail picks help with handling.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Small tortillas. 4-5 inch (street taco size). Larger ones are too big for mini.
- 2.Warm before rolling. Cold ones crack.
- 3.Don't overfill. 2 tablespoons of filling is the max.
- 4.Crispy version. Pan-frying the assembled mini burritos adds restaurant-style appeal.
🔬 Why It Works
Mini burritos take the satisfying burrito format and shrink it to appetizer size. Perfect for parties because they're handheld, complete in flavor, and visually appealing in volume. The technique mirrors full burritos with proportional adjustments.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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