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Smothered Burritos

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
These smothered burritos are full of delicious refried beans and ground beef, topped with a seriously flavorful red sauce. This will be your new favorite burrito!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 12 burritos

Equipment

Ingredients

For red sauce:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon hot mole
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 8 ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste

For burritos:

  • 2-1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 16 ounce can refried beans with green chilies
  • 3 ladles of prepared red sauce
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 12 burrito size flour tortillas
  • 8 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Lettuce shredded
  • Tomatoes chopped
  • Cilantro chopped

Instructions

For red sauce:

  • In a large pot melt butter over medium-high heat.
  • Sprinkle in flour and whisk to combine. Keep whisking until the mixture starts to bubble.
  • Whisk in the mole until incorporated.
  • Pour in beef stock, add spices and whisk till combined.
  • Pour in water, milk, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.
  • Whisk till smooth, cover, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer for an hour, making sure to whisk every 15 minutes.
  • Once fully cooked lower heat to low to keep warm.
  • Start preparing your burritos.

For burritos:

  • Add ground beef and onions to a large high-sided skillet and set over medium-high heat.
  • Cook until the meat has browned and drain off any excess fat if needed.
  • Stir in refried beans, 3 ladles of red sauce, and taco seasoning.
  • Mix together until hot.
  • Keep the meat on low while you assemble the burritos.
  • Cook tortillas according to package directions and add a handful of cheese and a scoop of meat to the middle. Roll the burrito up, add it to a plate and ladle red sauce over the burrito. Sprinkle with cheese, and melt the cheese under the oven broiler.
  • Top with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1186kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 2409mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 10g
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex Mex
Keyword burrito filling, ground beef burritos, homemade burrito red sauce, red sauce, smothered burrito, smothered burritos, wet burrito
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