The story goes...in the mid-1950s the owner/chef of El Charro's cafe accidentally invented this fun and delicious food. She accidentally dropped a big burrito into the deep fryer. And the result is history.
Start by cooking the beef. Mix up the spices and give the meat a good, hard rub with it on both sides. Cover it and let it sit int he refrigerator for about an hour.
Next, cut it into small cubes while it's still cold. Then let it rest for about 15 minutes.
While it's resting, heat up the oil in the pan. When it's hot, put the beef in and brown it on all sides.
When it's brown and starting to crisp on the edges, pour in the broth. Bring the broth to a boil, making sure to loosen all the bits ont he bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat to low and gently simmer until the meat pulls apart with a fork, about 2 to 3 hours.
You can make the meat a few days in advance, just refrigerate it until you're ready to build your burritos... Like now!
Lay out the tortillas and top each one evenly with 1/4 of the beans, then the meat and sauce. Top that off with two to three tablespoons of cheese, and roll the burrito.
Set the burritos aside and prepare the oil.
Place enough oil in skillet to cover the burritos a little more than half way. Heat the oil to about 375° -
Using a scoop, gently lower the burritos into the oil. Let them cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, then gently turn them to brown on both sides.
Remove from the oil and let drain on paper towels or coffee filters.
Ready to eat? Serve these up with a fresh jalapeño, some sour cream, a little bit of salsa and some fresh cilantro. And don't forget the avocado! De-licious!
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