Homemade California Burrito

Name: Homemade California Burrito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound flank steak, sliced into thin strips; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 cups frozen french fries, baked until crispy; 4 large flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup fresh guacamole; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup salsa of your choice

This loaded California burrito packs juicy steak and crispy fries into one hearty meal.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 18, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

20 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

There is something truly special about the California burrito. It brings together tender steak, crispy golden fries, and creamy guacamole all in one delicious package. It is the perfect meal when you are craving something satisfying and fun to make in your own kitchen.

My best tip for success is to make sure your fries are extra crispy before you add them to the burrito. If you like, you can prep your steak ahead of time to make assembling these burritos quick and easy for a busy weeknight dinner.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound flank steak, sliced into thin strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups frozen french fries, baked until crispy
4 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup fresh guacamole
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup salsa of your choice

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2
Season the steak strips with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3
Cook the steak in the skillet until browned and cooked through, then remove it from the heat.
4
Warm your flour tortillas in a dry pan or the microwave so they are easy to roll.
5
Place a handful of steak, a generous scoop of crispy fries, shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa in the center of each tortilla.
6
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly to enclose the filling.
7
Toast the rolled burritos in a warm skillet for one minute on each side to melt the cheese and get the tortilla golden brown.

💡 Tips

Serve these burritos immediately while the fries are still crunchy. You can store leftovers in the fridge for one day, but they are best eaten fresh. If you want a bit of extra heat, add some sliced pickled jalapeños before rolling.

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