Mexican Wet Beef Burrito with Green Sauce

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 350°F.
  4. 4In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned.
  5. 5In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned.
  6. 6In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned.
  7. 7Drain excess fat.
  8. 8Drain excess fat.
  9. 9Drain excess fat.
  10. 10Add chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  11. 11Add chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  12. 12Add chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  13. 13Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  14. 14Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  15. 15Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  16. 16Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly season the meat.
  17. 17Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly season the meat.
  18. 18Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly season the meat.
  19. 19Remove from heat and transfer mixture to a large bowl.
  20. 20Remove from heat and transfer mixture to a large bowl.
  21. 21Remove from heat and transfer mixture to a large bowl.
  22. 22Stir in the refried beans until fully combined and creamy.
  23. 23Stir in the refried beans until fully combined and creamy.
  24. 24Stir in the refried beans until fully combined and creamy.
  25. 25In a blender, combine green enchilada sauce, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño if using.
  26. 26In a blender, combine green enchilada sauce, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño if using.
  27. 27In a blender, combine green enchilada sauce, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño if using.
  28. 28Blend until smooth and vibrant.
  29. 29Blend until smooth and vibrant.
  30. 30Blend until smooth and vibrant.
  31. 31Lay a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface.
  32. 32Lay a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface.
  33. 33Lay a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface.
  34. 34Spoon a generous portion of the beef mixture into the center.
  35. 35Spoon a generous portion of the beef mixture into the center.
  36. 36Spoon a generous portion of the beef mixture into the center.
  37. 37Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  38. 38Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  39. 39Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  40. 40Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a burrito.
  41. 41Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a burrito.
  42. 42Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a burrito.
  43. 43Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  44. 44Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  45. 45Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  46. 46Place burritos seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  47. 47Place burritos seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  48. 48Place burritos seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  49. 49Pour the green sauce generously over the top, fully covering them.
  50. 50Pour the green sauce generously over the top, fully covering them.
  51. 51Pour the green sauce generously over the top, fully covering them.
  52. 52Sprinkle additional cheese over the sauce if desired.
  53. 53Sprinkle additional cheese over the sauce if desired.
  54. 54Sprinkle additional cheese over the sauce if desired.
  55. 55Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
  56. 56Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
  57. 57Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
  58. 58Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  59. 59Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  60. 60Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  61. 61Serve hot topped with sour cream, avocado or guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
  62. 62Serve hot topped with sour cream, avocado or guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
  63. 63Serve hot topped with sour cream, avocado or guacamole, and fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • 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
  • 1 jalapeño, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, chopped
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 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
  • Sour cream
  • Sour cream
  • Sliced avocado or guacamole
  • Sliced avocado or guacamole
  • Sliced avocado or guacamole
  • Extra chopped cilantro
  • Extra chopped cilantro
  • Extra chopped cilantro

Equipment

large skilletlarge bowlblenderbaking dish
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