Description
This Smothered Ground Beef Burritos Recipe is a comforting, delicious, and effortlessly satisfying weeknight meal. It features flavorful ground beef wrapped in soft tortillas, then smothered in a rich, zesty sauce and baked to perfection, guaranteeing clean plates and smiles at the dinner table.
Ingredients
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 lb Lean ground beef
0.5 cup Chopped onio
1 clove Minced garlic
1 (1.25 oz) packet Taco seasoning
0.5 cup Water
1 (15 oz) can Black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
8 Large flour tortillas (burrito size)
1 (10 oz) can Red enchilada sauce
1 (15 oz) can Diced tomatoes, undrained
0.5 cup Beef broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef with the onion, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat. Stir in garlic and taco seasoning. Add water and black beans; simmer for 5 minutes until liquid absorbs
- Assemble Burritos: Lay out tortillas. Spoon about 0.5 cup of the ground beef mixture down the center of each. Sprinkle with a generous tablespoon of shredded cheese. Fold in the sides, then roll tightly from the bottom
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the rolled burritos seam-side down in a 9×13 inch baking dish
- Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Pour this mixture evenly over the burritos
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle remaining cheese over the top, and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly
Notes
Pro Tips: Drain the beef well to prevent greasy burritos. Don't overfill your tortillas to ensure easy rolling. Use good quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Storage & Reheating: Store leftover burritos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave. For larger portions, cover with foil and warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes.
Make Ahead: Assemble the burritos and pour the sauce over them. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Ground Beef, Burritos, Smothered, Family Dinner, Easy, Weeknight Meal