Burritos

Undoubtedly, Mexican cuisine has had a significant impact on Los Angeles's street food scene. With foods like tacos, elotes, and burritos, among many others, it dominates the street food industry in LA. A burrito is a Mexican cuisine made with succulent and flavorful fillings of different spices, meats, and vegetables wrapped in flour tortilla rolls. At several LA street food stands, the classic Mexican burrito is given a variety of makeovers that result in an original and twisted fusion of traditional flavors and unusual ingredients.

If you want to taste a comforting combination of grilled beef with guacamole and pico de gallo, try the carne asada burrito, which is a San Diego specialty. Another of its kind is the California Burrito, which has traces of guacamole and French fries in the stuffing to temper the intense flavors of Mexican seasonings. In addition to the Mission Burrito, which is presented with a tin foil wrap around the outside of the roll, you may also enjoy the best burritos in Los Angeles.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
• 6 flour tortillas (12 inches), warmed
• 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
• 4 teaspoons canola oil
• Sour cream and salsa

Steps:

1. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning; remove from skillet and set aside. Wipe skillet clean.
2. In a small saucepan, cook refried beans over medium-low heat until heated through, 2-3 minutes.
3. Spoon about 1/3 cup of beans off-center on each tortilla; top with 1/4 cup beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Fold sides and ends of tortillas over filling and roll up.
4. In same skillet over medium-high heat, brown burritos in oil on all sides. Serve with sour cream and salsa.