Wet Burritos

Wet Burritos

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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Skill Level: Medium
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

For the Burrito Filling:

  • 1 lb ground beef or ground chicken
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
  • 1 cup refried beans (or black beans)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican cheese blend)
  • 4 large flour tortillas

For the Wet Burrito Sauce:

  • 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce (or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup salsa (your choice of mild, medium, or hot)
  • 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth (optional for thinner sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For Topping (optional):

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Sour cream
  • Jalapeño slices
  • Extra shredded cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling:
    • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or chicken over medium heat until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
    • Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes.
    • Stir in the taco seasoning and water (or as directed by the seasoning packet). Let it simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
    • If using rice, stir in the cooked rice and refried beans (or black beans) to the meat mixture. Set aside.
  2. Make the Wet Burrito Sauce:
    • In a separate saucepan, combine the enchilada sauce, salsa, beef or chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Assemble the Burritos:
    • Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.
    • Spoon a generous amount of the beef and rice mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Top with a little shredded cheese, then roll up the tortilla, folding in the sides to secure the filling.
  4. Cook the Wet Burritos:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the burritos seam-side down in a baking dish.
    • Pour the prepared wet burrito sauce over the top of the burritos, ensuring they’re well-covered.
    • Sprinkle additional cheese on top of each burrito.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Serve:
    • Remove the wet burritos from the oven and serve immediately with your choice of toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, jalapeños, or more cheese.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 500-600 (varies based on filling ingredients and toppings)
  • Protein: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fat: 20g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Sodium: 850mg

Wet Burritos are a crowd-pleaser with their rich, savory filling and flavorful sauce. Customize with your favorite toppings to make them your own! Enjoy!

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