Pro Tips
**Chef's Tips & Troubleshooting:**
- Brush the grill grates with oil before cooking to prevent the meat from sticking.
- Let grilled meat rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute evenly.
- Baste the meat with oil or marinade while grilling to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Deglaze the pan with wine or broth to incorporate the browned bits into the final sauce.
Cooking Tips
Warm tortillas on a dry skillet or open flame for 30 seconds per side before assembling — this makes them pliable and prevents cracking. Layer ingredients in order: spread beans or rice first to create a barrier that prevents the tortilla from getting soggy.
Ingredient Substitutions
Beef alternatives: For stews, pork shoulder or oxtail provide similar richness. For steaks, try portobello mushrooms or cauliflower steaks for a vegetarian twist. Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. The flavors often deepen overnight, making leftovers even more delicious. Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
Carne Asada Burrito
Made with carne asada, large flour tortillas, guacamole and cilantro lime rice — a hearty Filipino dish that's simple to cook and satisfying to share.
Instructions
- Cover the flour tortillas using a paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds
- On every flour tortilla, arrange the carne asada, rice, pico de gallo, bell pepper, guacamole, sour cream, and top with cheese.
- Fold 2 opposite sides of the tortilla wrap by 3 inches, and then roll the unfolded sides until it forms a cylinder and the contents are sealed.
- Transfer to a serving plate with lime sliced.
- Serve.
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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting
- Brush the grill grates with oil before cooking to prevent the meat from sticking.
- Let grilled meat rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking so the juices redistribute evenly.
- Baste the meat with oil or marinade while grilling to keep it moist and flavorful.
- Deglaze the pan with wine or broth to incorporate the browned bits into the final sauce.
Cooking Tips
Layer ingredients in order: spread beans or rice first to create a barrier that prevents the tortilla from getting soggy.
Substitutions
Short on time? A pressure cooker (Instant Pot) can reduce cooking time by roughly half for most braised and stewed Filipino dishes. Reduce liquid slightly since less evaporates.
Storage & Reheating
Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce has thickened during storage. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each.
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