Smothered Tex-Mex Beef Burritos
Warm flour tortillas wrapped around seasoned ground beef, cheese, and beans, then baked under melted cheese and red sauce. Restaurant-quality comfort food ready in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, ~3 minutes.
Step 2
Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in refried beans until combined.
Step 5
Warm tortillas in the microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel for 45 seconds, or warm one at a time in a dry skillet.
Step 6
Spread 0.5 cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 7
Fill each tortilla with ~0.75 cup beef mixture. Roll tightly and seam-side down in the baking dish.
Step 8
Pour remaining sauce over the burritos. Top evenly with cheese.
Step 9
Bake at 350°F until cheese melts and sauce bubbles at the edges, ~10 minutes.
Step 10
Let rest 2 minutes. Serve hot with sour cream and cilantro if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- oven
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