Tailgate Game Day Lunch – BBQ Street-Fusion Burritos

Tailgate Game Day Lunch – BBQ Street-Fusion Burritos

This advanced recipe for BBQ Street-Fusion Burritos is perfect for game day gatherings and combines the best of BBQ street-food culture with traditional Mexican cuisine.

Time: Prep - 20 min, Cook - 35 min, Total - 55 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuisine: Fusion

Allergens

Wheat, Dairy, Egg

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 3 tbsp barbecue sauce
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels, canned or frozen
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup sliced jalapeños
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain the excess fat and add taco seasoning and barbecue sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes or until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Lay out flour tortillas on a clean surface, then spoon the BBQ beef mixture evenly across the center of each tortilla.
  4. Add a layer of Monterey Jack cheese over the BBQ beef.
  5. Top with rice, black beans, corn kernels, red onion, and cilantro.
  6. Drizzle lime juice over the mixture and fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll them tightly into burritos.
  7. Place the burritos seam side down in a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes or until crispy and heated through.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing.
  9. Serve with extra BBQ sauce, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro.

Chef’s Insight

Feel free to add or substitute ingredients based on your personal preferences and dietary needs.

Notes

For a spicier version, add more jalapeños or use a spicy barbecue sauce.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe combines BBQ street-food culture with traditional Mexican cuisine, creating a unique fusion dish perfect for game day gatherings.