Description
Smothered Beef Burritos are a delightful Mexican-inspired dish that features tender, seasoned beef and creamy refried beans wrapped in soft flour tortillas, all generously smothered with rich enchilada sauce. This one-pan meal is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, delivering mouthwatering flavors and a comforting aroma that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup refried beans (canned or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Sauté the diced onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Mix the refried beans into the beef mixture; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon a generous amount of the beef mixture onto each tortilla, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and roll tightly.
- Place rolled burritos seam-side down in a greased baking dish and pour enchilada sauce over them.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg