Description
Delicious and hearty Wet Burritos made with seasoned ground beef, rice, and black beans, smothered in enchilada sauce and melted cheese. Perfectly baked to create a comforting and satisfying meal, served with your favorite toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground chicken/turkey)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade seasoning)
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
- 1/2 cup black beans (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sauce
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional for extra heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Assembly and Serving
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar cheese)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef (or chicken) over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Cook Onion: Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Seasoning and Mix-ins: Stir in the taco seasoning mix (include water if directed by the seasoning package) and simmer following package instructions. If using, stir in the cooked rice and black beans, then remove from heat.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the enchilada sauce, water, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Simmer Sauce: Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through, then remove from heat.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in the microwave or on a dry skillet to make them pliable for rolling.
- Assemble Burritos: Spoon the filling evenly onto each tortilla, top with a little shredded cheddar cheese, then roll the tortilla tightly to form a burrito.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Arrange Burritos: Place the rolled burritos seam-side down in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add Sauce: Pour the prepared enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the burritos, ensuring they are completely covered.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese over the sauce-covered burritos.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground chicken or turkey for a leaner option.
- Optional ingredients like rice and black beans add texture and fiber but can be omitted for a meatier burrito.
- Adjust chili powder to control the heat level to your taste.
- Be sure to warm the tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For gluten-free, choose corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas, but note the texture and rolling might differ.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
