Healthier burritos

Add shredded cabbage, slaw or sweetcorn salsa for a more wholesome take on a Mexican favourite. Our method for making the beef chilli delivers the best results

Prep:20 mins
Cook:50 mins

Serves 6
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 568
fat 17g
saturates 4g
carbs 69g
sugars 0g
fibre 11g
protein 29g
salt 0.86g

Ingredients

300g brown rice
4-6 wholemeal tortilla wraps, to serve
1 tsp olive oil
400g-500g beef mince
1 large onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
2 tsp chipotle paste
1 tbsp Cajun or fajita seasoning
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cider vinegar
400g can black beans , drained but not rinsed
400g can chopped tomato
1 tomato , chopped
1 red onion , finely chopped
½ small pack coriander , chopped
1 lime , juiced
2 avocados , stoned and peeled
natural yogurt , lime halves to squeeze over and grated cheddar (optional)

Method

First make the chilli. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, crumble in the mince and fry for 15-20 mins. At first, it will release some liquid, but once that has bubbled away, the mince will sizzle in its own fat and start to brown and crisp. At this point, break it up using a wooden spoon so it browns and caramelises all over, then stir in the onion and cook for another 10 mins until the onion has softened. Add the garlic, chipotle paste, spice mix, sugar, and vinegar, and cook for 1 min. Tip in the beans and tomatoes, give everything a stir and simmer, uncovered, for 20 mins until thickened. Will keep chilled for two days or frozen for a month. Defrost throughly and reheat until piping hot.
Meanwhile, put the rice in a medium saucepan with 600ml cold water and a pinch of salt, if you like. Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down low, cover and gently simmer for about 20 mins until all the water has been absorbed. Turn off the heat and leave for another 10 mins undisturbed. Stir the rice and leave to stand.
For the guacamole, mix the tomatoes with the onion, coriander, lime juice and some seasoning, then mash to make a chunky guacamole. To serve, warm the tortillas, roughly spread over some of the guacamole, add a generous layer of rice, then the chilli, natural yogurt, lime juice and grated cheddar, if you like. Wrap everything up tight and halve through the middle and serve.