Wet Burritos Recipe
These Wet Burritos are a hearty and flavorful Mexican dish. The combination of ground beef, beans, and a rich sauce makes for a satisfying meal.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 lb |
| Chopped onion | ½ cup |
| Minced garlic | 2 tsp |
| Cumin | 1 tsp |
| Salt | ½ tsp |
| Pepper | ½ tsp |
| Diced green chile peppers | 4.5 oz |
| Refried beans | 16 oz |
| Tomato sauce | 8 oz |
| Enchilada sauce | 10 oz |
| Chili no-beans (Hormel) | 15 oz |
| Flour burrito tortillas (about 12 inches) | 6 |
| Shredded lettuce | 2 cups |
| Shredded Mexican blend cheese | 3 cups |
| Chopped green onions | For garnish |
| Additional desired toppings (optional) |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook ground beef: Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned and onion begins to soften. Drain grease.
- Season beef mixture: Season with garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in green chilies and refried beans until well blended. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Make sauce: In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, no-bean chili, and enchilada sauce. Whisk together until well mixed. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Assemble burritos:
- Divide beef and bean mixture into 6 portions.
- Place one burrito tortilla on a plate.
- Place 1/6 of the beef mixture in the center of the tortilla.
- Top with a little cheese and lettuce (if desired).
- Fold in the left and right sides of the tortilla over the filling.
- Fold in the top and bottom sides of the tortilla over the filling to create an envelope.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Arrange burritos: Place seam-side down in two greased 9×13 inch baking dishes.
- Pour sauce: Pour the entire sauce over the burritos.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over the burritos.
- Bake: Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until burritos are heated through and cheese is melted.
