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short rib burritos on a plate - one whole, one cut in half, with shredded lettuce, sour cream and salsa
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Short Rib Burritos

Short Rib Burritos are a delicious dinner to make with leftover short ribs. Make these burritos on the grill or in the oven for a quick and easy meal any night of the week.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef burritos, burritos, grilled burritos, leftover short rib recipe
Servings: 10 burritos
Calories: 879kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound cooked short rib meat
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup drained can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or Monterey Jack
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 10 soft taco sized flour tortillas
  • Shredded lettuce for serving
  • Green Onions sliced, optional garnish
  • Sour Cream for serving
  • Salsa for serving

Instructions

  • Remove rib meat from the bones and dice. Place in bowl and set aside.
  • Cook peppers and onions in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper, stirring often. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add to the bowl rib meat along with tomatoes and shredded cheese.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Fill flour tortillas with mixture, roll up, tucking in the ends.
  • Secure with a toothpick.
  • Cook on a baking sheet in a 375° oven or place over indirect grill fire at 350° for about 20 minutes or until tortillas are lightly browned and crispy.
  • Serve over shredded lettuce and top with sour cream, green onions and salsa if desired.

Notes

Store cooled burritos wrapped in foil or in a plastic baggie in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat in a 350° oven on a sheet pan for about 8 -10 minutes or in an air fryer at 350° for about 3 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 879kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1822mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g