Description
Hearty Smothered Beef Burritos bring Mexican comfort straight to dinner tables with rich, saucy goodness. Packed with tender beef, melted cheese, and zesty green chile sauce, these burritos promise pure satisfaction that will make you crave seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (500 g) ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz/400 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, creating a sizzling foundation for the burrito filling.
- Introduce finely chopped onions and minced garlic to the hot pan, gently sweating them until they become translucent and fragrant, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Carefully incorporate ground beef into the aromatic vegetable mixture, using a wooden spoon to break down the meat into small, uniform crumbles.
- Continue cooking the beef until it achieves a rich, golden-brown color and is thoroughly cooked through, ensuring no pink remains.
- If necessary, carefully tilt the skillet and remove any accumulated excess fat using a spoon, maintaining a clean and flavorful base for the burrito filling.
- Season the beef mixture with your preferred blend of spices, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify during the final moments of cooking.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the beef mixture rest briefly, allowing the flavors to settle and distribute evenly throughout the protein.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce grease and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Consider using a cast-iron skillet for more even heating and enhanced flavor development during cooking.
- Customize the burrito filling by adding diced bell peppers or jalapeños for extra texture and spice kick.
- Experiment with different protein alternatives like ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for dietary variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg