Mexican Wet Beef Burrito with Green Sauce (Burrito Mojado Verde)

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. 2In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
  3. 3In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
  4. 4Add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
  5. 5Add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
  6. 6Add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.
  7. 7Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the beef.
  8. 8Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the beef.
  9. 9Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the beef.
  10. 10Transfer the beef mixture to a large bowl and stir in the refried beans until fully combined and creamy. Set aside.
  11. 11Transfer the beef mixture to a large bowl and stir in the refried beans until fully combined and creamy. Set aside.
  12. 12Transfer the beef mixture to a large bowl and stir in the refried beans until fully combined and creamy. Set aside.
  13. 13In a blender, combine the green enchilada sauce, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño (if using).
  14. 14In a blender, combine the green enchilada sauce, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño (if using).
  15. 15In a blender, combine the green enchilada sauce, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño (if using).
  16. 16Blend until smooth, bright, and fresh-tasting. Set aside.
  17. 17Blend until smooth, bright, and fresh-tasting. Set aside.
  18. 18Blend until smooth, bright, and fresh-tasting. Set aside.
  19. 19Lay a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface.
  20. 20Lay a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface.
  21. 21Lay a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface.
  22. 22Spoon a generous portion of the beef and bean filling into the center.
  23. 23Spoon a generous portion of the beef and bean filling into the center.
  24. 24Spoon a generous portion of the beef and bean filling into the center.
  25. 25Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  26. 26Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  27. 27Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  28. 28Fold in the sides, then roll tightly into a burrito.
  29. 29Fold in the sides, then roll tightly into a burrito.
  30. 30Fold in the sides, then roll tightly into a burrito.
  31. 31Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  32. 32Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  33. 33Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  34. 34Preheat oven to 350°F.
  35. 35Preheat oven to 350°F.
  36. 36Preheat oven to 350°F.
  37. 37Place burritos seam-side down in a baking dish.
  38. 38Place burritos seam-side down in a baking dish.
  39. 39Place burritos seam-side down in a baking dish.
  40. 40Pour the green sauce generously over the burritos, making sure they’re fully covered.
  41. 41Pour the green sauce generously over the burritos, making sure they’re fully covered.
  42. 42Pour the green sauce generously over the burritos, making sure they’re fully covered.
  43. 43Sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.
  44. 44Sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.
  45. 45Sprinkle extra cheese on top if desired.
  46. 46Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  47. 47Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  48. 48Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
  49. 49Remove from the oven and serve hot.
  50. 50Remove from the oven and serve hot.
  51. 51Remove from the oven and serve hot.
  52. 52Top with sour cream, avocado or guacamole, and extra cilantro if you like.
  53. 53Top with sour cream, avocado or guacamole, and extra cilantro if you like.
  54. 54Top with sour cream, avocado or guacamole, and extra cilantro if you like.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
  • 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
  • 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
  • 1 can (28 oz) green enchilada sauce
  • 1 can (28 oz) green enchilada sauce
  • 1 can (28 oz) green enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Juice of lime
  • 1 Juice of lime
  • 1 Juice of lime
  • 1 jalapeño, chopped (optional, for heat)
  • 1 jalapeño, chopped (optional, for heat)
  • 1 jalapeño, chopped (optional, for heat)
  • 4 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
  • 4 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
  • 4 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Avocado slices or guacamole, for serving
  • Avocado slices or guacamole, for serving
  • Avocado slices or guacamole, for serving

Equipment

large skilletblenderbaking dishoven