At Story House Early Learning, mealtimes are more than just food on a plate; they’re moments of comfort, discovery, and full tummies. Behind the scenes at our MacKillop Way centre, our talented Chef Shenali has been serving up nutritious, delicious meals with heart.
With a deep passion for creating child-friendly meals packed with goodness, Chef Shenali has perfected dishes that our little learners genuinely look forward to. Curious what’s on the menu?
Today, we’re sharing one of these family favourites straight from Chef Shenali’s kitchen, their much-loved Beef and Black Bean Burritos recipe. Packed with nutrients and hidden veg, this one’s a hit at lunchtime and perfect for the whole family to recreate at home.
Chef Shenali’s Beef and Black Bean Burritos
Ingredients
- 120ml oil
- 6 kg beef, minced
- 4 large diced onions
- 2 tbsp garlic
- 1 kg grated carrots
- 1kg grated zucchini
- 5 tins of black beans
- 30 g paprika
- 40 g cumin powder
- 2 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tins of tomatoes
- 3 tbsp beef stock powder
- 1 bag cheese grated
- 2 lettuces
- 2 tubs of sour cream
- salt to taste
- 9 packets of whole meal wraps
Method
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic for 5 minutes until softened. Add beef carrot, tomatoes and zucchini and cook for 5 minutes, stirring to break up lumps. Add Black Beans, paprika, cumin, chilli, beef stock powder and 3/4 cup water, and stir. Cook for 3 minutes or until thickened.
- For toasted tortillas , heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and brown each tortilla for 10 seconds on one side only. Wrap in a tea towel until ready to serve.
- Build your own burrito with lettuce, beef and bean mixture, cheese, and sour cream.
Whether it’s their first taste of a burrito or a regular favourite, this dish is always a winner at Story House. It’s hearty, wholesome, and made with love, just how Chef Shenali likes it.
Stay tuned for more recipes and behind-the-scenes moments from our incredible team of educators, carers, and chefs.
