RECIPE: HOW TO DO TEX-MEX BEEF BURRITOS

These Tex-Mex burritos with beef, refried beans guacamole and salsa are a perfect way to feed a crowd.

RECIPE TEX-MEX BEEF BURRITOS

3 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 green chillies, finely chopped
3 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp ground cumin
500g British beef mince
A few sprigs of fresh oregano, chopped, or 2 tsp dried
700g passata
30g grated 100 per cent cacao (we like Willie’s Venezuelan Black, from Waitrose and Ocado)
400g tin refried beans
8-10 flour tortillas
Guacamole, tomato salsa and lime wedges to serve

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat, then fry the onion for 10 minutes until soft and starting to turn golden. Add the garlic and chillies and cook for 2 minutes. Add the spices and cook for another few minutes.
Add the mince and season, then increase the heat and cook the meat, stirring, until browned all over.
Stir in the oregano, passata and cacao, then reduce the heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes (adding a splash of water if it gets too dry) until you have a rich, thick sauce. Stir through the refried beans and cook for 2 minutes more, then season to taste.
Warm the tortillas briefly in a microwave or char them over a gas flame, then serve with the chilli, guacamole, tomato salsa and lime wedges, allowing everyone to make up their own burritos.