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Smothered Burritos Recipe

Smothered Burritos Recipe

Smothered burritos are a comforting dish that combines seasoned beef, beans, and rice wrapped in flour tortillas, smothered in enchilada sauce and cheese, then baked until bubbly and golden.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6-8 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 6-8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend), divided
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 can (4 oz) green chiles (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease, then add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion softens.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer for a couple of minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine refried beans, cooked rice, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Mix in sour cream and green chiles. Fold in the meat mixture.
  5. Warm tortillas slightly. Spoon filling down the center of each tortilla, fold in sides, and roll tightly.
  6. Place burritos seam-side down in the baking dish. Pour enchilada sauce over them and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.

Notes

Warming tortillas prevents tearing. Don't overfill burritos to avoid bursting. You can make ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.