If you love burritos, you’ll love this ooey-gooey, golden-fried spin. A cross between a burrito and arancini, this recipe features taco-spiced ground beef and cheese wrapped in layers of refried beans and cilantro-lime rice, then coated in crushed tortillas chips and fried to golden-brown perfection.

Quick Info

⏱️ 105 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 84%

Nutrition

443 cal • 19g protein • 49g carbs • 19g fat

Tags

[Dinner] • [Lunch] • [Fusion] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein] • [High-Fiber] • [Meal] • [Difficulty]

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ medium white onion, finely diced
• 1 cup arborio rice
• 4–5 cups chicken broth, hot
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• Zest of 1 lime
• Juice of 1 lime
• ¾ cup minced fresh cilantro
• ¾ cup ground beef, cooked with 1½ tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
• 2 cups refried beans
• Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cups crushed tortilla chips
• Salsa
• Guacamole
• Mexican crema or sour cream
• Hot sauce
• Lime wedges

Instructions Preview

1. Melt the butter and olive oil together in …
2. Add the hot chicken broth, ½ cup (120 ml) …
3. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in t…

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Recipe by: Tikeyah Whittle, Karlee Rotoly • From: Tasty