Description
Hearty smothered beef and bean burritos bring Mexican-inspired comfort to dinner tables across North America. Packed with savory ground beef, rich beans, and melted cheese, this dish provides a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can refried beans
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican rice, cooked
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup red chile Chimayo powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Vegetable oil for frying
Serving Garnishes:
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Craft the red chile Chimayo sauce by blending broth and chile powder in a mixing bowl, setting it aside for later use.
- In a skillet heated to medium, sauté onions until translucent, then introduce minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds. Add oregano, cumin, and cinnamon, stirring for an additional minute to release aromatic oils.
- Pour the prepared chile mixture and remaining broth into the skillet. Season with salt and allow the sauce to simmer gently for 20-30 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t reach a boil.
- Brown ground beef in a separate pan, thoroughly draining excess fat. Incorporate taco seasoning and beans, cooking for several minutes to meld flavors and textures.
- Soften tortillas in the microwave using a damp paper towel for moisture and flexibility. Layer each tortilla with seasoned beef mixture, Mexican rice, and shredded cheese.
- Carefully roll the burritos, sealing the edges to prevent filling from escaping during cooking.
- Heat oil in a skillet and fry burritos in batches of two, rotating until each side achieves a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Generously drench the crispy burritos with the prepared Chimayo sauce. Garnish with fresh salsa, dollops of sour cream, and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Spice Adjustment Dial up or tone down the heat by modifying the amount of chile powder, allowing personalized flavor intensity.
- Fat Reduction Choose lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey for a lighter protein option that maintains delicious taste.
- Vegetarian Transformation Replace beef with black beans, roasted vegetables, or plant-based crumbles to create a hearty meatless version.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Swap wheat tortillas for corn tortillas and verify taco seasoning is gluten-free to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg