Shredded cheese, which is often included in chili cheese burritos.
A chili and cheese burrito is a type of burrito that contains ingredients such as fried beans, ground beef, grated cheese, chili powder, tomato paste, and jalapeño slices. Chopped onions, distilled vinegar, cayenne pepper, cornstarch, and salt are also commonly used in the burrito. Canned bell peppers can also be used to replace tomato paste, chili powder, and cayenne pepper if you prefer. Burritos are often eaten with flour tortillas, but can also be eaten with corn tortillas.
Jalapeno peppers are a common ingredient in chili cheese burritos.
Like most traditional burrito recipes, a chili burrito usually consists of ground beef, beans, and grated cheese. Instead of including dressing, lettuce, and other diced veggies, a chili cheese burrito uses chilies as another key ingredient. Bell peppers are typically prepared with ground beef before being added to fried beans, grated cheese, and tortillas.
A chili and cheese burrito consists of meat, beans, and cheese.
The chili used in the burrito is usually made by combining roast beef, tomato paste, water, seasonings, chopped onions, and vinegar and cooking these ingredients in a pot. Jalapeno peppers or hot sauce can also be added for spicier versions of chili. For a thicker consistency, you can use cornstarch or flour in the chili.
Instead of making homemade chili, many prefer to use canned chili as it is often quicker and more convenient. The chili can be left as is or combined with more vegetables, spices, and meat. Generally, if the canned chili already contains meat, the cook does not need to add more ground meat to the burrito.
Flour tortillas are most commonly used to make chili and cheese burritos.
While chili is not commonly used in most variations of Mexican burritos, the hot flavor of the chili combined with grated cheese, ground beef, and refried beans can give the burrito a uniquely spicy flavor. Most versions of the chili cheese burrito contain fried beans, but the dish can be eaten just with chili, cheese, and ground beef. The chili can also be placed on top of the burrito as a sauce instead of being included as a filling, if you prefer.
Robusta sauce is a traditional accompaniment to a chili and cheese burrito.
However, more often than not, bell peppers are used as a filling inside the burrito with the beans and grated cheese. Some prefer to mix the refried beans with the chili, while others prefer to pour the chili mixture over the beans and cheese. As with most Mexican dishes, diced vegetables and salsa can also be added to the chili and cheese burrito for added flavor and texture.