40 Recipes for People Who Love Burritos

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40 Recipes for People Who Love Burritos2/39 Spinach Burritos 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spinach Burritos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made up this recipe a couple of years ago after trying a similar dish in a restaurant. Our oldest son tells me these burritos are awesome! It’s an added bonus that they’re inexpensive and easy to make. —Dolores Zornow, Poynette, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 382 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 1049mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g

Don’t feel like cooking?

protein. Don’t feel like cooking? Order the best fast-food burritos. 3/39 Shredded Beef Tacos 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shredded Beef Tacos Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Make a taco bar or burrito bar for your next party! Set out the beef in the slow cooker on warm, along with tortillas, bowls of shredded cheese, salsa and sour cream, plus chopped lettuce, jalapenos, onions and tomatoes. For a variation, I mix in a can of refried beans into 3 or

4 cups of cooked beef filling

4 cups of cooked beef filling. —Hope Wasylenki, Gahanna, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 379 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 509mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein. 4/39 Steak Burrito 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Steak Burritos Recipe photo by Suzan Najjar Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Slowly simmered all day, the beef is tender and a snap to shred. Just fill flour tortillas with the meat and add toppings for a tasty meal. —Valerie Jones, Portland, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 339

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch

calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 816mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 5/39 Cheddar Bean Burritos 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family goes meatless several nights a week, and this recipe is one of our favorites. I usually puree a can or two of chipotle peppers in adobo and freeze them in ice cube trays so I can use a small amount when I need it. —Amy Bravo, Ames,

—Krista Yoder, Due West, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1

Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 410 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 726mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 8g fiber), 16g protein. 6/39 Breakfast Burrito Casserole 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Breakfast Burrito Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me this burrito casserole recipe and I modified it to fit our family. It’s perfect for a brunch, because you can prep it the night before and bake it the next morning. —Krista Yoder, Due West, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1

—Rickey Madden, Clinton, South Carolina

cup: 506 calories, 34g fat (14g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 1419mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 7/39 Chicken Chimichangas 63 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Chimichangas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I developed this quick and easy recipe through trial and error. I used to garnish it with sour cream, but I eliminated it in order to lighten the recipe. My friends all love it when I cook these chimichangas, and they’re much healthier than deep-fried. —Rickey Madden, Clinton, South Carolina

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Nutrition Facts: 1 chimichanga: 269 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 613mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 8/39 Chorizo Burrito Bowls 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m always on the hunt for fast and filling meals. Chicken sausage makes an awesome one-dish dinner by itself or served with brown rice in a burrito. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 425 calories, 14g fat

(3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1275mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein. 9/39 Lentil Burritos 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lentil Burritos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 burritos Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m constantly trying to incorporate healthy but tasty meals into our menu. Kids and adults alike love these mildly spiced burritos that combine filling lentils with crisp zucchini. —Pam Masters, Wickenburg, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 313 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat. 10/39 Shredded Pork Burritos 10 Reviews Shredded Pork Burritos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 9 hours 25 min Servings 16 servings (2-1/3 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pork roast is slow-cooked with savory and sweet ingredients, including a can of cola, to create tender shredded pork burritos. A tomatillo sauce, made easy with a dressing mix, tops the pork for an out-of-this-world entree. —Katherine Nelson, Centerville, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 370 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 451mg sodium, 14g

carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein

carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 11/39 Egg & Spinach Breakfast Burritos 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Egg & Spinach Breakfast Burritos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we camp out, we want our meals ready in a hurry. We make these hearty burritos at home, freeze them and reheat them over the campfire. —Kristen Stecklein, Waukesha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 333 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 166mg cholesterol, 882mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein. Psst! Check out

some more of our favorite breakfast burrito recipes

some more of our favorite breakfast burrito recipes. 12/39 Italian Burritos 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family is very picky, so I created this Italian burrito loaded with beef, cheese and sauce to satisfy everyone. It turned out great! —Donna Holter, Centennial, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 275 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat. 13/39 Black Bean Burrito 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Black Bean Burrito

My neighbor and I discovered these delicious low-fat burritos a few years ago

Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My neighbor and I discovered these delicious low-fat burritos a few years ago. On nights my husband or I have a meeting, we can have a satisfying supper on the table in minutes. —Angela Studebaker, Goshen, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 395 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 610mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 7g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 14/39 Slow-Cooked Beef Burritos with Green

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2

Chiles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 7 hours 20 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe years ago, and it has become such a favorite that the wonderful aroma of it cooking makes my family instantly happy. It is hearty, flavorful and easy to prepare, and it uses the long, slow-cooking method that truly defines comfort food. —Sally Pahler, Palisade, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 355 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 499mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2

The filling freezes well, so double the recipe!

starch. 15/39 Black Bean Chicken Burritos 4 Reviews Contest Winner Black Bean Chicken Burritos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I try to hide as many veggies as possible in these burritos. Another way I bump up the nutrition level is by using thinly sliced cabbage instead of regular iceberg lettuce. The filling freezes well, so double the recipe! —Jeni Pittard, Statham, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 325 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 16/39 Ultimate Breakfast Burritos 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I recently started eating healthier foods, and this is one of my favorite items for breakfast. The peppery eggs and crunchy veggies are sure to wake you up.—Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 294 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 585mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1

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