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The 26 Best Ways To Make A Burrito

Move over, Taco Tuesday.

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PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Burritos are kind of like snowflakes: They come in an infinite amount of combinations and flavors, and in short, we never get tired of eating them. Case in point, we've found 26 ways (and counting) to stuff a burrito, and we have no plans on stopping. Taco Tuesday is cool and all, but we're all about that Burrito Life (and our extra-crispy Buffalo chicken nugget burrito recipe, of course). Best of all, we're pretty sure we've cracked the code on how to re-create your favorite Chipotle burrito bowl at home (yes, really!).

When it comes to making a legendary burrito, it's all about that wrapping technique. We've got a handy guide on how to wrap the perfect burrito, and we highly suggest crisping up your burritos in your skillet. It not only adds a bit of crispiness, but also will help seal up your burrito (minimizing any filling spillage). Want to ditch the wrap altogether? You'll love digging into our burrito bowl recipes, like our chicken burrito bowl skillet, steak burrito bowl, and Southwestern burrito bowl. Plus, we think anything can be a vehicle for burrito-inspired fillings, so we went ahead and created burrito bowl soup and burrito egg rolls, because why not?

And for our keto friends out there, just because you're cutting carbs, does not mean you have to skip out on a burrito, either! We've even got low-carb options—you'll be obsessed with our bacon weave (!!) chicken ranch burritos, cabbage burritos, and burrito zucchini boats.

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Extra-Crispy Buffalo Chicken Nugget Burrito

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PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

With chicken nuggets and a crispy shell, this burrito gives Buffalo chicken wraps a run for their money. If you love Buffalo chicken but need an easy chicken dinner or packable lunch fast, using chicken nuggets speeds up the process, soaking up all of the delicious sauce in every bite. Crisping the burrito in a skillet not only adds a crunchy texture, but also helps to seal the seam of the burrito closed. It’s our go-to trick when preparing breakfast burritos in advance for camping, and it works particularly well here in this crispy Buffalo chicken nugget burrito.

Get the Extra-Crispy Buffalo Chicken Nugget Burrito recipe.

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Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl

copycat chipotle burrito bowl with chicken, guacamole, corn salsa, black beans, and cilantro lime rice
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

We think what you order at Chipotle really says something about a person: Do you spring for extra guac? Go for the spicy salsa, or stick with mild? Fill your bowl with brown rice, white rice, or just greens? While we’re all about switching things up, when we want a tried-and-true perfect meal, we always go back to the chicken burrito bowl. It’s classic, reliable, and, best of all, completely customizable depending on our mood.

Get the Copycat Chipotle Burrito Bowl recipe.

3

Cheesy Bacon Breakfast Burrito

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PARKER FEIERBACH

There's no ONE right way to make a breakfast burrito. But if you follow these easy rules, you're guaranteed perfect results (that can even cure a hangover!) every time. Spoiler alert: We cook the potatoes in bacon fat.

Get the Bacon Breakfast Burrito recipe.

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Chicken Burrito Bowl Skillet

chicken burrito bowl skillet

Bowls in general are such a smart move, because they’re quick, easy, and insanely delicious. To make these burrito bowls, you take your basic burrito fillings—in this case taco-spiced chicken and black bean rice—and cook them in the same skillet. Everyone can serve themself and add as much (or little) of the toppings as they like. The result is a family-friendly dinner with way less dishes to wash after.

Get the Chicken Burrito Bowl Skillet recipe.

5

Burrito Zoodles

burrito noodles
Emily Hlavac Green

Zoodles allow this dish to be extra delicious and satisfying while keeping it low carb and something you don't feel bad about. It's a win-win, and we can't get enough.

Get the Burrito Zoodles recipe.

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Cheesy Baked Burritos

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Ethan Calabrese

Burritos take many forms—from egg-filled breakfast burritos to deep-fried burritos (aka chimichangas) to smothered, "wet burritos." This is the latter, and it's bound to ruin you for any other burrito. As far as fillings go, there are zero rules. We kept things super simple with shredded rotisserie chicken, rice, beans, and cheese. But let us be clear when we say, You can do whatever you want. We're currently dreaming of a pulled pork burrito with pickled jalapeños and esquites.

Get the Cheesy Baked Burritos recipe.

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7

Burrito Zucchini Boats

burrito zucchini boats
Parker feierbach

You won't miss the tortilla in these stuffed zucchinis. They've got everything you love about your favorite burrito—black beans, corn, CHEESE—minus the carbs!

Get the Burrito Zucchini Boats recipe.

8

Old Bay Shrimp Burritos

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Charlie Gilette

Ready to upgrade your typical burrito fillings game? We took all the flavors of our favorite shrimp po'boy sandwich, and now we'll never go back to our regular ol' chicken and bean burritos!

Get the Old Bay Shrimp Burritos recipe.

9

Burrito Egg Rolls

burrito egg rolls
Delish

We've made every kind of egg roll you can imagine, from sweet renditions like cheesecake egg rolls to a savory reuben-inspired version. But lucky for you, these burrito egg rolls are our best ones yet. They're a party-pleaser, best served with guac and plenty of hot sauce.

Get the Burrito Egg Rolls recipe.

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10

Quesarito

Quesarito
John Komar

Believe your eyes: This quesadilla-meets-burrito inception is a new level of cheesiness. We'll never make burritos the same way again!

Get the Quesarito recipe.

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Steak Burrito Bowls

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Chelsea Lupkin

This copycat Chipotle recipe is fresh, hearty, and will keep you full (and happy) alllll day long. Make it on your outdoor grill during the summertime, or on a grill pan the rest of the year.

Get the Steak Burrito Bowls recipe.

12

Burgerritos

Burgerrito
Chelsea Lupkin

Cheeseburgers and burritos aren't foods you'd usually think of eating together, but we thought it was way overdue to combine both (including the fries!) And let's just say, these burritos are (no surprise!) crazy delicious.

Get the Burgerritos recipe.

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Cabbage Burritos

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BRAD HOLLAND

For those currently abstaining from tortillas, we present: the cabbage burrito. Fill with your favorite burrito fixins or go with our taco-spiced beef & been mix recipe featured here!

Get the Cabbage Burritos recipe.

14

Grilled Steak Burritos with Avocado Pico de Gallo

grilled steak burritos with avocado pico de gallo
Anna Watson Carl

Got leftovers? Not anymore, now that you can bring new life to them by throwing them all inside of this steak burrito!

Get the Grilled Steak Burritos with Avocado Pico de Gallo recipe.

15

Bacon Weave Chicken Burrito

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Chelsea Lupkin

PSA: There's really no sandwich, wrap, or taco that can't be made (or improved!) with a bacon weave.

Get the Bacon Weave Chicken Burrito recipe.

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Loaded Burrito Bowls

loaded burrito bowls
Judy Kim

Anything Chipotle can do... we can do better! We went with beef here, but if you're more of a chicken fan, top these with our copycat chicken instead.

Get the Loaded Burrito Bowls recipe.

17

Collard Wrap Burritos

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Brandon Bales

Some people might call you crazy for eating collard greens raw—but we're right there with ya! We love how sturdy they are, and with all these flavorful fillings, we hardly miss the tortilla.

Get the Collard Wrap Burritos recipe.

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Cheesesteak Burritos

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Judy Kim

We love steak burritos as much as the next person, but this cheesesteak-inspired riff is the spin we've dreaming of.

Get the Cheesesteak Burritos recipe.

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Burrito Avocados

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Brandon Bales

Fun to make, fun to eat, we've yet to run out of delicious ways to stuff avocados. Pro tip: Make sure you've got ripe avocados for these! Firm ones are much more difficult to stuff (and not as delicious to eat, obvi).

Get the Burrito Avocados recipe.

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Cabbage Breakfast Burritos

Cabbage Breakfast Burrito - Delish.com
Brad Holland

This recipe is great the way it is, but it's also a great jumping-off point for making the low-carb breakfast burrito of your dreams. Looking for more protein? Add bacon or breakfast sausage. Want more veggies? Scramble your eggs with bell peppers and spinach! Not a fan of cheese? Leave it out! Just don't forget the hot sauce. 😎

Get the Cabbage Breakfast Burritos recipe.

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