Mexican Wet Beef Burrito with Green Sauce
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned.
- 3Drain excess fat.
- 4Add chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 5Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly season the meat.
- 7Remove from heat and transfer mixture to a large bowl.
- 8Stir in the refried beans until fully combined and creamy.
- 9In a blender, combine green enchilada sauce, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño if using.
- 10Blend until smooth and vibrant.
- 11Lay a flour tortilla flat on a clean surface.
- 12Spoon a generous portion of the beef mixture into the center.
- 13Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- 14Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a burrito.
- 15Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- 16Place burritos seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- 17Pour the green sauce generously over the top, fully covering them.
- 18Sprinkle additional cheese over the sauce if desired.
- 19Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- 20Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 21Serve hot topped with sour cream, avocado or guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt
- black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 1 can (28 oz) green enchilada sauce
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Juice of lime
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- Sour cream
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Extra chopped cilantro
Equipment
large skilletlarge bowlblenderbaking dish
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