Description
Delicious wet burritos bring Mexican-inspired comfort straight to dinner tables with their savory meat, melted cheese, and rich red sauce. Generous portions promise hearty satisfaction that draws you into a world of bold, zesty flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Beans and Tortillas:
- 1 can refried beans
- 4 large flour tortillas
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) enchilada sauce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C), ensuring optimal cooking temperature.
- In a skillet, thoroughly brown ground beef with onions and garlic over medium heat, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Incorporate refried beans, taco seasoning, and water into the meat mixture, stirring until completely integrated and heated through.
- Microwave tortillas for 15-20 seconds to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking during rolling.
- Distribute the savory meat and bean blend evenly across each tortilla, generously topping with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Tightly roll each tortilla, tucking in sides to create secure, compact burritos.
- Arrange rolled burritos in a baking dish, completely covering with enchilada sauce and additional cheese layer.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes until cheese transforms into a golden, bubbling surface.
- Garnish with fresh sour cream, vibrant diced tomatoes, and finely chopped cilantro just before serving.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by using freshly ground beef with higher fat content for juicier results.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or adding hot sauce directly into the meat mixture.
- Make vegetarian-friendly by substituting ground beef with plant-based crumbles or black beans for protein.
- Prepare burritos ahead of time and refrigerate before baking, which intensifies flavors and allows for convenient meal prep.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 572 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg