Simple Beef and Cheese Burritos

You’re looking for a little bit of filth, something quick, meaty, cheesy and maybe a little spicy, but you still want it to be crisp, fresh, not overly heavy and you want to just be able to pick it up and dig right in. I’ve got just one word for you... Burritos! They tick all of the boxes and, to be quite frank, are just awesome.

For the beef you will need:
500g minced beef
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp of mild chilli powder
2 tbsp tomato ketchup

To serve you will need:
2 large tortilla wraps
3 tbsp guacamole (good quality pre-made will be fine)
2 tbsp medium hot salsa (good quality pre-made will be fine)
1/2 small iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 small red onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, sliced
100g mature cheddar, grated
50g gouda, grated

Method:
1. Pre-heat a frying pan over a medium high heat and add in the beef to brown off.
2. When lightly browned drain off any excess fat and add the cumin, paprika and chilli powder, stir through and then cook for about a minute.
3. Add in the tomato ketchup, stir through and cook for a further 2 minutes before removing from the heat.
4. Warm the tortillas in a large pan over a low heat to soften.
5. Once softened remove the tortillas from the pan and spread the guacamole, about 2 inches from the top and 2 inches from either side, over the top half of each tortilla.
6. Spread the salsa over the top of the guacamole.
7. Add a small amount of lettuce on top of the salsa and repeat with the onion, a couple of slices of tomato and the cheese.
8. Pile the hot beef on top of the cheese, fold in both sides and then the top of the tortilla before rolling from the top down. Roll them as tightly as possible, tucking in any escaped filling as you go.

Notes:
Wrap the burritos in tin foil to help hold them together and to keep the filling nice and warm. If you want to dial up the heat and in some chopped fresh chillies or use a hotter salsa.