# Mexican Wet Beef Burrito with Green Sauce

This burrito is smothered, cheesy, saucy, and completely satisfying, featuring tender seasoned beef wrapped in a soft tortilla, baked under a blanket of vibrant green sauce and melted cheese.

- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large skillet
- large bowl
- blender
- baking dish

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18Tw5Qiywt/
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- Extracted: 2026-03-06

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