One of my favorite things about traveling is that I am able to explore a destination through its cuisine. I think that you can tell a lot about a place by the food the locals eat, and I tend to do more research on restaurants for upcoming destinations than I do hotels and activities. It's all about the food! When I return home from a trip, my creative juices begin flowing in the kitchen; I just can't wait to try to recreate all of those delicious dishes I've eaten while traveling! This is exactly what happened the first time I ate at the BlueIguana Cantina on the Carnival Liberty: I ran home and tried to make a homemade BlueIguana Cantina Burrito. This recipe is sponsored by Carnival!
At the BlueIguana Cantina, authentic Mexican food, is laid out fresh...Your choice of steak, chicken, shrimp and a plethora of toppings. What's not to love? They even had a huge salsa bar for those who like a little extra heat on their burritos and tacos!
Whenever I cruise on a Carnival ship that has the BlueIguana Cantina on it, I make a beeline to get my burrito as soon as I board. A delicious steak burrito and a sailing day special cocktail...It's a wonderful way to start a cruise!
We make tacos at home quite often, but I'd never tried making a burrito until I fell in love with the BlueIguana Cantina burritos. I don't know why it took me so long -- they're quite easy to make.
I have to remember to ask the chefs what kinds of spices they use to marinate their meat the next time I'm on a ship!
I enjoy my burritos with steak, black beans and rice, with simple toppings: tomato, sour cream and cheese. Chris likes grilled peppers on his, so I made a little of those too. You can also add diced onions, or use pinto beans instead of black beans, and white or yellow rice instead of Mexican rice.
Creating a burrito is actually pretty simple, follow this easy recipe to make one yourself!
Homemade BlueIguana Cantina Burrito
Ingredients
- 1 8 ounce sirloin steak, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Dash of salt, pepper, cumin
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic cloves
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- 1 small tomato, diced
- ½ cup diced bell peppers
- shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup black beans or pinto beans
- 1 cup of your choice of rice
- large burrito tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil + 1 teaspoon olive oil
Directions
In a skillet over medium high heat, cook your steak in olive oil. Once cooked, add tomato sauce and all seasonings and stir. This should take no more than five minutes, depending on how thin you've sliced your steak.
Meanwhile, in a small pot, saute bell peppers over a teaspoon of olive oil, then remove from heat. Cook your beans and rice according to the package directions - I used canned beans and a microwavable rice pouch.
To assemble your burrito, follow these steps! Make sure that when you add your ingredients, you leave a space on all four sides so that you can wrap it!
Start with your steak, then add a small layer of beans next...
Then add a layer of rice and tomatoes and a bit of sour cream.
Then add your cheese - and your bell peppers or onions!
You want to wrap your burrito like you would a homemade envelope. Fold two sides over like so...
Then bring the side closest to you UP over the ingredients, then repeat with the last flap.
See, I told you that was simple! I don't serve any sides when I make tacos and burritos at home because with meat, veggies and a tortilla, and rice and beans ride inside, a burrito is really a complete meal!
As much fun as this was to make...it really just made me want to book another cruise so that I can eat a real BlueIguana Cantina burrito...
Have you ever had a burrito from the BlueIguana Cantina on Carnival Cruise Lines?
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Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
That sounds amazing. I love Mexican food!
Dawn says
These burritos look amazing! I love the steak!
Lorane says
This looks sooo good! Everything looks seasoned and cooked to perfection and the Pictures are perfection. You must have a great quality camera. Thumbs up on the Post
Laura Funk says
I would love to go on a cruise and try this! Is this an affiliate program?
Milena says
No, I haven't, but it sure looks good!
Carol Bryant says
I love Mexican food and this just made me so hungry
Debbie Denny says
This sounds great. I love trying the different foods when traveling. Making my own version when I get home is fun.
becca says
YUM!! When are we having these for dinner. I'll be right over I'll even bring chips.
Ashley @irishred02 says
I love burritos and basically anything mexican food related. Great post
Tonya C says
Mexican food is my favorite. I love trying a dish in a restaurant and then trying to make it at home. Your burrito recipe looks great!
Saidah Washington (@ApronsStilletos) says
I eat wraps like this about once per week. I love how easy they are too make. These look delicious.
Shauna says
Oh what a fabulous recipe. We love burritos and would love this one. Thanks so much for sharing... 🙂
Lois Alter Mark says
We love Mexican food and that looks absolutely delicious!
Rosey says
Burritos really are easy to make. I've got a house full of burrito lovers who would enjoy this recipe too.
Rose says
omigosh, these look amazing. Now I'm hungry!
Brittany @ Clumps of Mascara says
Yum! That look so delicious and so easy. I love Mexican food and love me a good burrito! Will have to try your recipe!
Robin Hutchinson-Looney says
Being from Ohio, until the last 10 years or so, the only "mexican" food we had was Taco Bell. I will never forget the first time that I went to Arizona and had a real burrito...with whole beans,, not refried beans...I couldn't eat Taco Bell anymore. I've never been on a Carnival Cruise, so I've never eaten at the BlueIguana, but the burrito that you show looks tremendous! I haven't been to Arizona in many years now, but I still remember the food, and I recreate it as often as possible (I love mexican food!)
Amanda Love says
That looks like one great burrito. I usually grab mine from Chipotle but I think I'm going to give yours a try and start making them at home. Will save some money too.
Krystal says
I love a good burrito! Mexican food is my favorite! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Michelle says
I recently tried Blue Iguana Tacos on a Carnival Cruise and fell in love! However, I chose to forgo the usual shredded cheddar cheese and put some sort of white crumbly pungent cheese on my tacos which was awesome. I'm trying to figure out what kind of cheese it was to recreate it at home. Does anyone know?
Jenn says
I think its Cotija