How to wrap a burrito

Burritos are packed with tasty fillings, but eating them can be a messy affair. Find out how to tightly wrap a burrito to avoid any spillage, plus see our best ever burrito recipes.

1. Warm the wraps

Warm tortilla wraps in the oven, microwave or in a dry frying pan so they're easier to roll.

2. Add fillings to the centre of the wrap

Add a heaped serving spoon of fillings like cooked meats, beans and Mexican rice. Don’t overfill the wrap or it will be difficult to close.

3. Add some toppings

Cheddar, chopped avocado, soured cream and salsa work well. You could even make your own guacamole.

4. Fold in the two ends over the filling

Press them down lightly with your fingers.

6. Fold in the top and bottom to completely close in the fillings

Flip it over, pressing down firmly so the folds stay in place.

7. Use foil to wrap the burrito tightly

Repeat with the remaining wraps and filling, keeping the assembled burritos in the oven while you make the rest.

Try it yourself with our easy burrito recipes

Breakfast burrito

Fill a nutritious wholemeal wrap with lots of healthy breakfast ingredients to make this veggie burrito. We’ve included protein-rich eggs and avocado to add good fats.

Veggie burritos

Try our vegetarian burritos filled with mushrooms, beans and corn, complemented by creamy avocado and subtle spice. Enjoy with a tomato salsa on the side.

Easy beef burritos

Make these easy beef burritos for a simple midweek supper. The meat filling is also great stuffed into a crispy taco, or as an easy chilli con carne with rice.

Healthy chicken burritos

Use storecupboard ingredients and leftovers to make this nutritious and easy Mexican-style lunch. The filling for the burritos can be made ahead.

Camping breakfast burritos

Scrambled eggs cooked with chorizo and peppers brings gentle spice to these wraps. Cool and creamy guacamole and cheese balances the flavours.

More burrito inspiration:

Easy beef burritos
How to make vegan burritos
Breakfast burrito recipe
Burrito bowl with chipotle black beans
Burrito recipe collection

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