Smothered Beef Burrito
Seasoned ground beef wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, smothered in tangy enchilada sauce and melted cheese. Ready in 20 minutes—comfort food that feeds a crowd or meal-preps beautifully.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, ~60 seconds.
Step 2
Add onion and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4
Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet 20 seconds per side until pliable.
Step 7
Spread 2 tbsp enchilada sauce on a tortilla. Add 3 tbsp beef filling down the center.
Step 8
Roll tightly, tucking in sides. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Step 9
Pour remaining enchilada sauce into the skillet. Arrange burritos seam-side down.
Step 10
Sprinkle cheese evenly over burritos. Cover with foil.
Step 11
Heat over medium 4-5 minutes until cheese melts and sauce bubbles around edges.
Step 12
Serve hot, spooning extra sauce from the pan over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- spoon for breaking up meat
- foil
- spatula
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