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Cumin-garlic mashed pinto beans in a skirt steak burrito

Ethan Chlebowski · ♥ 10.4K likes · 344.7K views · 4 min video

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  • 1 can can of beans
  • cumin seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 15 g neutral oil
Heat 15 g neutral oil in a pan over medium heat; sizzle the cumin seeds and two smashed garlic cloves about 30 seconds until fragrant, without burning.
Blooming cumin and garlic
  • salt
Add the beans with their liquid and a pinch of salt; cook about three or four minutes.
Partially mash with a fork or potato masher into a spread; pour off excess liquid if wanted, as it thickens on cooling.
  • lime zest
  • lime juice
Turn off the heat, taste and adjust the salt; optionally add lime zest and a spritz of lime juice.
  • skirt steak
Slice the skirt steak into chunks, then strips across the grain.
  • salt
  • 15 g mayo
  • garlic powder
  • cayenne powder
  • smoked paprika
Toss the steak in a bowl with salt, 15 g mayo, garlic powder, cayenne and a touch of smoked paprika.
Brown the steak in a ripping hot pan; remove once browned.
Mix sour cream with a little chipotle in adobo.
  • sour cream
  • chipotle in adobo sauce
  • thinly sliced lettuce
  • diced tomato
  • pickled onions
  • shredded Monterey Jack
  • tortilla
Spread shredded Monterey Jack on the tortilla and warm it until melting; add the beans, chipotle sour cream, steak, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, lime juice and a little more sour cream.
Fold in the sides, tuck the base and roll tightly; slice open.