Description
Wet Burritos are a delicious and satisfying meal with a flavorful filling of seasoned beef or chicken, wrapped in a soft tortilla, and smothered in a rich, flavorful red sauce and melted cheese. This comfort food is perfect for a casual dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal. Whether you’re serving it with sour cream, guacamole, or extra salsa, Wet Burritos are sure to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
For the Burrito Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground chicken/turkey)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade seasoning)
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
- 1/2 cup black beans (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional for topping)
For the Red Sauce:
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional for extra heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar cheese)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef (or chicken) over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix (with water if required by the seasoning package) and simmer according to package instructions. If adding, stir in the rice and black beans, then remove from heat.
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine the enchilada sauce, water, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once heated through, remove from heat.
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Assemble the Burritos:
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave or on a dry skillet to make them more pliable.
- Spoon the filling evenly onto each tortilla, top with a little shredded cheddar cheese, then roll the tortilla tightly to form a burrito.
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Bake the Wet Burritos:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the rolled burritos in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the prepared red sauce evenly over the top of the burritos, ensuring they are completely covered.
- Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese over the sauce.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve:
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa on the side.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite ingredients like grilled chicken, ground turkey, or additional vegetables.
- For extra flavor, add a spoonful of salsa or hot sauce to the filling before rolling the burritos.
- For a vegetarian version, simply replace the meat with sautéed veggies, beans, and rice.
- Wet Burritos can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (based on 6 servings)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg