How to Make Smothered Burritos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Smothered burritos are a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend indulgence. The combination of tender, flavorful meat, beans, cheese, and a savory sauce all wrapped up in a warm tortilla makes for a satisfying and filling dish. Whether you're a fan of Mexican cuisine or just love a good, comforting meal, smothered burritos are sure to hit the spot.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green chiles
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ pint sour cream
  • 4 large flour tortillas, or more as needed
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and green chiles in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Add water, chili powder, salt, red pepper flakes, cumin, and garlic powder to beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer. Stir in refried beans; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix cream of mushroom soup and sour cream together in a bowl.
  • Fill each tortilla with beef mixture and roll tortilla around filling. Arrange burritos in the prepared baking dish; top with sour cream mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Cover burritos with Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend. Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    1136 cal.

    • Total Fat: 63g
    • Saturated Fat: 31g
    • Cholesterol: 159mg
    • Sodium: 2692mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 91g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 51g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 290mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 944mg