Sloppy Burritos

I call these Canadian burritos because the traditional Mexican ingredients are not used! I was inspired for this dish from a local restaurant that had this on their menu so I set out to duplicate it because my "carnie friends" couldn't believe there was no meat in it! It is not a quick recipe but you can make large batches of the sauces and beans and freeze it for future use. The tomato sauce is my mother in law's secret recipe with a few additions of my own. You can also use your own pre made sauce but I think there's nothing like fresh sauce slowing cooking all afternoon!


Tomato Sauce

3 28 oz cans of diced tomatoes
3 cloves garlic
2 yellow onions chopped small
3/4 empty tomato can of water
1 can tomato paste
2 Tbsp Basil
1 Tbsp Oregano
1 Tbsp Summer savory
2 Tbsp organic cane sugar

Add all ingredients and cook on low 4-5 hours

*Optional add in 2 C dehydrated TVP in the last 30 minutes to make it a meat sauce

Slow Cooker Method:

Add all ingredients except TVP and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add TVP in in the last 30 minutes. TVP will be ready within 5 but I like to keep it in the sauce longer so it can absorb as much flavor as possible.

Tofu Cream
This is delicious! It tastes similar to a ricotta cheese/cream cheese but it's high in protein and lower in fat! And surprisingly easy to make.

1 block of 16 oz firm tofu
1 medium onion chopped roughly
1/2 tsp sage, oregano, basil, thyme
3 garlic cloves
1 C of vegetable broth
Salt to taste

Add onion, garlic & 1/2 C broth together & cook until it is translucent. Add in spices & other 1/2 C of broth cooking on low for about 10-15 minutes until the onions soak up all of the flavor of the broth.

Transfer the onions & tofu to a blender or food processor ( the high the power the better so it almost appears “whipped”). Blend well & put in the fridge for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to mix well. Add in salt to taste

The last ingredient is Black Beans

Spread "meat sauce" on a wheat tortilla. Add in black beans and top with tofu cream. Bake in the oven on broil for about 10 minutes until golden brown & top with more sauce before serving!