Spicy Chipotle Turkey Burritos (Make Ahead)

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Total Time

40 minutes

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Rating

(40)

Ingredients

15 burritos

1 tablespoon oil
1/2 onion, minced
3 lbs. ground turkey
2 tablespoon EACH chili powder and cumin
3–5 individual chipotle peppers (canned in adobo sauce), minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 onion, minced
1 tablespoon EACH chili powder and cumin
4–5 cups chopped veggies like carrots, zucchini, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, etc.
1 cup chicken broth (more as needed)
1 14-ounce can pinto or black beans
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
15 10-inch tortillas
Avocado, hot sauce, cilantro, etc. for serving

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Step 1

Filling Part One: Heat the tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven or stock pot. Add the onion and the turkey; as the turkey cooks, add the spices, chipotle peppers, and salt. Cook until the turkey is browned and fully cooked. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Filling Part Two: In the same pot, add the oil, onion, veggies, and spices. Sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables are mostly soft. Add enough broth to barely cover the vegetables and simmer for 10 minutes or so, until the vegetables are soft and the mixture has thickened. Add the beans, meat, cheese, and yogurt. Stir until creamy. Taste and add salt or more seasoning if needed.

Step 3

Fill each tortilla with about 1/2 cup of the filling, fold up, and wrap with plastic or foil. Store in the freezer for quick, grab-and-go lunches and dinners.

Step 4

To heat and eat, either pop in the microwave (takes about 5 minutes for a semi-thawed burrito) or in the oven, or a combination of microwave and skillet to get that golden brown exterior.

Chef’s notes

For more smoky heat, add additional chipotles. For more HOT heat, add a good shake of cayenne to the meat and vegetable mixture.

For vegetables, use a mix based on what's available. Suggested amounts:

1 sweet potato, 5 carrots, and 3 bell peppers.

Cheese and Greek yogurt are optional for creaminess and to help the mixture stick together.

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