Perfect Carne Asada Burritos: Takeout vs Pro Chef | Taking on Takeout | Bon Appétit

When you're craving an easy, handheld meal that can satisfy your hunger without slowing you down, nothing hits quite like a takeout burrito. We challenged professional chef Harold Villarosa to sample 3 takeout carne asada burritos and then create his own recipe in the Bon Appétit test kitchen, making a homemade version that stands toe to toe with the takeout ones.
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0:00 Introduction
0:35 Tasting The Delivery
2:54 The Game Plan
3:57 Making The Beans
5:03 Making The Marinade
5:46 Prepping The Steak
5:59 Making The Mexican Rice
8:28 Making The Pico de Gallo
9:30 Rice Checkup
9:41 Making The Guacamole
10:38 Bean Checkup
10:45 Grating The Cheese
11:00 Cooking The Steak
11:36 Building The Burrito
14:05 Tasting The Dish
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Director: Cory Cavin
Editors: Erik Hinrichsen, JC Scruggs
Director of Photography: Kevin Dynia
Producer: Parisa Kosari
Associate Producer: Halie Aaron
Culinary Producer: Mallary Santucci
Culinary Assistant: Katrina Zito
Camera Operator: Jeremy Harris
Audio: Michael Guggino
Production Assistant: Albie Smith
Post Production Supervisor: Stephanie Cardone
Associate Director, Post Production: Nicole Berg
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Perfect Carne Asada Burritos: Takeout vs Pro Chef | Taking on Takeout | Bon Appétit

[@jamesburns679]

This man just did 5 recipes in a 16 min video. I love it

[@MrDW72]

That burrito sucked more than the trash you get at chiplote. Meat was too big, flour was wrong size, failed wrapping technique-just like the sad wrapping at chipotle.

[@Black-yj1xw]

@@MrDW72 100k+ people disagree with you

[@flix7631]

@@MrDW72 "flour was wrong size". good troll game.

[@scottgottstein8308]

Married to a Mexican. Every aspect of 1 Mexican recipe involves at least 5 separate recipes lol

[@trinidad510]

@@MrDW72 his wrapping technique was completely correct, he just put way too much filling in the burrito so he couldn't tuck it properly, also he was using a fake mission tortilla which doesn't help, as far as his technique though that was correct; you pull in the sides then pull over the longer side and tuck under tightly

[@kingoffongpei]

BA, just wanna say, I've been critical of the "takeout vs pro chef" series in the past, since I didn't see the point, but I appreciate the change in format. This new concept is so much better! I like the review of the various takeout spots in the beginning, pointing out what is typical, and what is ideal when it comes to the dish in question. And the rest is completely dedicated to making the best version of it, rather than all the focus on speed. Shoutout to whoever was involved in revamping the series.

[@EnragedMollusk]

Agreed. This was much better than the timed ones.

[@Alahandrino]

you mean uncle harold?

[@devinpunsalan7863]

@@Alahandrino tito harold the goat

[@SaMoaSix8Five]

Love Harold! So glad they hired him for this show, he's added much needed flavour and I love how he keeps to his own style and they just let him cuss on video and just bleep them out hahaha

[@dstrtmali202]

OMG!! He's my favorite!!

[@joebaer1358]

BA got a gun to your head bruh?

[@O2BAmachine]

💯 Agreed, he's dope. He just seems very genuine and like you said he adds some flavour... comes across like someone you've known your whole life.

[@O2BAmachine]

@@joebaer1358 because he likes Harold? I'm honestly wondering. I know about the BA drama, so I'm assuming you're talking about that, but I don't see the connection. Possibly because I'm a bit tipsy, so do forgive me.

[@joebaer1358]

@@O2BAmachine I will say two things, 1. if anyone tries to make a burrito with mission “tortillas”, they objectively don’t know what they are doing. 2. It’s disappointing because Rick was such an expert at authentic Mexican cuisine, and BA didn’t pay him, so now they have this clown trying to fill his boots. That is all.

[@BigbyOShaunessy]

I haven’t been to this channel since before the pandemic started. This episode blew me away. The density of information was overwhelming. It was rich with ideas and inspiration, while using ingredients that are available in a typical grocery store. I’ll be keeping my eye out for Harold now.

[@dmadrigal821]

Harold is by far my favorite cook on BA. He keeps it real and I love it!

[@scottmcfarlane7524]

Nah Brad!

[@jkaznosky]

@@scottmcfarlane7524 Brad sold out.

[@freighter1097]

@@jkaznosky And why do you say that?

[@jkaznosky]

@@freighter1097 why wouldn't you?

[@freighter1097]

@@jkaznosky Because I don't know why you said he sold out. So again I ask, why say that? What makes him a sellout? I wouldn't say that because I'm not aware of him being a sellout. Please enlighten me.

[@Luaralev2k]

I absolutely love this guy I’m Mexican and my mom cooks exactly like him and I’ve been laughing the whole time seeing someone else cook like us

[@stonechops]

I think he hit the nail on the head when he audibly exclaimed ‘$14!’ A huge price tag don’t mean the ingredients are better or seeing ingredients that are unobtainable.

[@brianaguirre1]

BA failed Harold though giving him those Mission tortillas

[@BarefootFarm]

I agree!

[@HireMichaelEverson]

Mission makes tortillas for people that like lettuce on their tacos.

[@crystalkerstal]

@@HireMichaelEverson what?!?!? Lmfao I never realized that most authentic tacos don’t have lettuce.

[@HireMichaelEverson]

@@crystalkerstal yeah a lot of people thought cilantro was too spicy so they switched it out for lettuce.

[@Nihilist_Porcupine]

@@HireMichaelEverson I think a lot of people also have a gene that makes cilantro taste like soap, so that probably didn't help. Lots of big opinions about cilantro.

[@mangochiii]

Harolds a WIN 🥇 for Bon Appétit for sure

[@DCamp1271]

This dude is lovable. He is real, down to earth and an excellent chef! 😍

[@maryoconnor2527]

You just did SUCH a good description, I was just thinking like, gosh, this guy is charming, but not, like smooth talker charming, I couldn't think of the right words, but loveable/real/down to earth is perfect, just intrinsically likeable.

[@thatdudebro]

not gonna lie that looks like the best burrito ive ever seen.

[@bryanedwards187]

Yeah it's a little absurd

[@Fog876]

Lo you must be white

[@AngelDiaz-bn4cg]

Real MVP for keeping that hoodie and Apron spotless

[@krissmith9814]

Harold is the best think to happen to the test kitchen

[@gabrirodri]

Harold is the only reason that I occasionally come back to this channel to see if he has a new video up. Love you Harold, BX all day.

[@saral.olivarez5006]

He’s a great teacher and explains well!! Such an awesome addition to this channel! Representation matters!!

[@abello5573]

Blink twice if they ain’t treating you right Harold .

[@miketurns202]

😂😂😂😂

[@SCSilk]

I saw the title and said, “Uncle Harold better be in this”.

[@robindude2692]

It's Unkle Harold*

[@mattisonschaefer2327]

this vid is so good! hope Harold is feeling the love he’s great at explaining and his food looks delicious

[@tomtomcoleman10]

10/10 ; informative and entertaining. Almost feels bad watching it for free - more harold - cheers

[@CookinwithTee]

Harolds burrito is hitting for about 16 in LA forsure lol

[@moreno1024]

Uncle Harold is a G! I'd get down with this burrito, rice or no rice. But come to SoCal, SD specifically. We'll show you how it's done 💪. Mexican food is also very regional. The way we make molé in Baja isn't the same way we make it in Oaxaca. Same goes for burritos.

[@Tino2o9]

💯

[@LeftCoastDrones]

Cmon man, you cant allow rice in burritos, thats how the terrorists win.

[@helpfuladvice101]

thank you for these types of videos, masters of their cuisine cooking authentic food. i loved the asian dim sum one and i love this mexican one as well

[@LaoluV]

The colour balance on this episode had me checking other sites to be sure it wasn’t my iPad. But I see Harold in a vid, I click.

[@superguru09]

Harold is the only chef who never misses! Literally everything he makes looks so good???

[@jocelynnemarie806]

harold is the best thing to happen to this channel

[@Yael450]

Best addition to the kitchen

[@kathyerickson9402]

Nice analysis of multiple burritos. And, of course, the final result looks delicious.

[@redheaded_asmr]

This is definitely my favorite video you have put out

[@KRayxKodessA]

Harold in the BATK: _Return of the Griddle._

[@privacy4627]

My boy herold killing it. He's a great chef

[@lighttraveler7514]

Best addition to the BA team. Hoping to see him get a million views soon.

[@jogianna]

So proud of Harold on the BBQ Brawl. Goes to show he could always cook, and cook well 👍🏾

[@dobiebloke9311]

Harold - anytime that I can pick up 2 or 3 ways to boost my game, watching a vid like this, well, you have clearly knocked it out of the park brother.

[@katherinelopez6330]

Love the sachet idea! Give us more, Harold!

[@ButterP]

I knew homie was legit as soon as he busted out the OJ marinade. Shout out to him for giving Lowkey Burritos a shout out too! I would have loved to have seen the asada diced prior to being put in the burrito, but as an East LA resident I would still gladly eat that burrito!

[@danieltura7981]

one of the best I ever had! thanks man

[@glennledbetter948]

Great job. More of this guy please.

[@andreaquinones4713]

Love Harold!!! This burrito looks so good!!!!

[@Napolitano24]

Love this dude!!! Such an authentic dude and killer fookin chef!!!

[@lordchaa1598]

More of this, please. 👍👍👏👏

[@kanevsunder]

Just now coming back to BA , this is my first time watching any of his videos and he’s already one of my favorites

[@tylerzylstra5169]

I love every video this guy is in!!

[@1crute]

My man needs his own KZbin channel. Killing it!!!

[@sarajweeks]

Looks delicious! Harold is my fav!

[@leslieparra2139]

Love Harold. This looks amazing

[@lindseysmith4849]

Maaaan that looks so good! 🤤

[@diabeetusdeletus974]

take a shot whenever uncle harold says "situation" lol i love you uncle keep doing you!!!

[@ForeverInBetweenBand]

Chef Harold is the best. More videos with him pls. Also you better be paying him!

[@art_see_shan1849]

Just love Thx chef 👌🏾

[@vickylikesthis]

Unvle harold finally shooting in thr test kitchen. Love it.

[@geraldtompkins5775]

He is starting to grow on me.

[@EmperorOfSomething]

Those blue gloves made that watch POP! Now I'm craving all the carne asade burritos.

[@jaredbenton8005]

Harold is by far my favorite new addition

[@Miranda_Duarte]

This guy is my favorite. Brads been the og but I need to see a cook off to decide who’s my new fave

[@roberttrevino5058]

I like this guy.. keep em coming!

[@Saintsin23]

Save to recreate later! Awesome vid

[@DiscoSpider26]

I made just the rice and used the left overs to cook eggs in. The rice with some leftover manchego cheese and eggs was the best breakfast ever!

[@didriksen86]

Unkle Harold is becoming my next favourite person i BA.

[@NaturalDarkChocolate]

Harold is dope! Love watching him!

[@RK-he9dv]

So A.... Thank you for teaching me how to make mexican rice, and b. That burrito looks good af and now imma gonna try and make it. Thank you!!!

[@boyjeanius3947]

Keep them coming love the series

[@frothywalrus]

Harold is in the test kitchen!!!!!!

[@dominiquedanyel6901]

This looks amazing.

[@deanis7892]

This guy killed it! The real deal

[@markmendoza7868]

Nice touch making the beans inside a pressure cooker.

[@bouchonaise124135]

nom central. love them being back in the test kitchen

[@iwuverzyou1]

Wowwww. Everything I've ever wanted. Spicy Mexican cooking. 🥲

[@rain.faded.]

Harold is amazing.

[@juliabecker2356]

Harold schools us. So many tips and goodness tricks. Boiling the marinade for safety. I never knew that.

[@booboojonesiii639]

Love that he’s not super critical of the take out places like other people usually are

[@justalittlebitmo]

Tiyo Harold strikes again! ❤😋

[@yeetya3203]

Not the mission tortillas 😂 but it looks good af

[@peterhanbury7202]

love this dude

[@altairglendeocampo]

Harold cutting these onions made me cry a little bit, it looks so easy to him!

[@leylac9064]

We need these back!

[@sbrlimited]

Amazing vid thank you

[@toddgattfry5405]

Great job!

[@bearemysmom]

I just seen Harold for the first time and I want to see more.

[@alfredoandroid357]

Lots of "love" funny, nice video , thanks

[@TheMaster375]

Harold is a great addition - certainly one of my favorite BA chefs right now!

[@dearmistyann3710]

I support this chef. This chef is the reason why I am posting at all. If this chef had their own channel, I would likely support them there instead of here.. but it is what it is.

[@yeeeaaahbuddy]

CHEF HAROLD IN THE TEST KITCHEN LETS GOOOOO!!

[@waylendmatagi2652]

I know that the old BA team is going to start leaving and that makes me a little sad, but knowing they are getting good people like him makes me happy.

[@OmgRedSese]

San Diego is where the true carne asada burrito magic is at.

[@poopymcpoop9945]

Close to the boarder. It's a trip how uncommon the American burrito is in Mexico.

[@OmgRedSese]

@@poopymcpoop9945 well if you make a trip across the border you definitely don't go for a burrito. A whole range of guisados, lengua/tripa/suadero/cabeza tacos, beautiful seafood....man the list goes on.

[@sundiatasoubefree683]

Real ones know! Don’t forget about a California burrito.

[@coronalights9693]

who makes the best carne asada in San Diego?

[@MozkarLozada]

LOVE … is the ingredient 🤤💯💯 7:38 😹 man you got me salivating

[@stephen129]

I like this guy. More videos with him please.

[@Infobesity]

Carne Asada Burrito - Flour Tortilla, Carne Asada, Guac, Pico Come through to San Diego, we'll show you how it's done

[@coronalights9693]

you putting pico on your carne asada burrito smh

[@kindablue1959]

I share Harold's pain in not being able to get 'restaurant sized' tortillas at any grocery stores. Grocery store ones are at most 11" - restaurant ones are often 12-14", sometimes even bigger.

[@marcusaurelius652]

They are everywhere in the southwest.

[@kimbarbeaureads]

New york is weird. Lol

[@Jasontheguitarist87]

The Old El Paso brand makes giant ones. Walmart carries them, other stores probably do too. I think they are about 14 inches.

[@kindablue1959]

@@Jasontheguitarist87 There's no Walmart in my town - closest is about 45 miles away. None of the 5 grocery stores within 20 miles of me have them. There is a tortilleria about 35 miles away - I will try them first. Otherwise I will need to buy a big comal and make them myself.

[@cloudyview]

He should have just made them 🤷‍♂️

[@AetherCS2]

We also supplement the tomato, garlic, onion mix with some consomé de pollo for the rice

[@midnightrider379]

I love watching this man cook.

[@hbgwhite]

1. Harold is the man and I love all his videos! 2. Mission tortillas are horrifying and don't need to be used ever 3. Dice the whole Serrano Harold! Don't be scared! 4. Do a California burrito next 5. Pinto is the superior bean

[@DCamp1271]

Agree with this whole comment 🤣

[@evleevle4538]

I absolutely LOVE Harold! He is so casual but packs in huge amounts of info. Love him.

[@Nicole-by3ng]

LA represent!!!!!! Man I forgot to go to Lowkey when I was three.

[@Face_Meat]

Crisp situation Foil situation Steam situation Side condiment situation Specialized situation One scoop situation

[@fee8784]

Lmfaoooo, I wanted to do a “situation” counter. 4 times in the first 2 mins.

[@nurobeatz]

I would’ve watched but I’m leaving due to the tortilla choice. That’s mind blowing.

[@modernaddict1278]

Young Harold is the real deal. 👌🏾

[@1gr8lpta]

Excellent

[@ariiannagonzalez]

we love Harold !!!!!

[@varmstro2]

So happy to see Harold in the test kitchen at last

[@doge830]

I love this guy.

[@rudalf180]

A king! This dude is a STAR. Cherish him