Description

This Ground Beef Wet Burrito is a saucy, restaurant-style comfort dish at home—seasoned beef, rice, beans, and cheese wrapped in a tortilla, smothered in a silky red chili gravy, and baked under molten cheese with fresh toppings.

Ingredients

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1.5 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)

1 onion, diced

2–3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

3 tbsp butter

3 tbsp flour

2–3 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp garlic powder

2 cups beef broth

1 cup tomato sauce

2–3 cups cooked Mexican rice

1.5–2 cups refried or black beans

6–8 flour tortillas (10–12 inch)

2–3 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomato or pico, jalapeños, cilantro, crema or sour cream, lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Make the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour 1–2 minutes until blond. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, then whisk in beef broth and tomato sauce; simmer until glossy.

2. Cook the beef: Sauté onion in oil until soft, add ground beef and seasonings, cook until browned. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds, drain excess fat.

3. Moisten filling: Stir 1/2 cup burrito sauce into beef with 1/4 cup water; add refried beans if desired.

4. Prepare components: Warm rice, beans, and tortillas.

5. Assemble burritos: Place beef, rice, beans, and cheese in center of tortilla; fold and roll tightly.

6. Bake: Spread sauce in baking dish, place burritos seam-side down, ladle sauce on top, cover with cheese. Bake at 375°F for 12–15 minutes until bubbling.

7. Serve: Top with lettuce, pico, jalapeños, cilantro, crema, and lime.

Notes

Cook the roux just blond for a silky sauce.

Season boldly—flavors mellow under cheese and sauce.

Sauce burritos just before baking to prevent sogginess.

Use cheddar + Monterey Jack blend for best melt.

Store leftovers up to 3–4 days or freeze un-sauced burritos for 2 months.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop + Oven
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burrito
Calories: 820
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 1050 mg
Fat: 38 g
Saturated Fat: 16 g
Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 74 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 39 g
Cholesterol: 115 mg