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Smothered Burritos

Yummy smothered burritos. My kids love them.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 3903.7 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish Ensure it is oven-safe.
  • 1 Large Skillet For browning beef and simmering filling.
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For combining the smothering sauce.
  • 1 Spatula or wooden spoon For cooking and stirring.
  • 1 Measuring spoons/cups For accurate seasoning.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Notes

1. Achieving a deep brown on your ground beef, onion, and green chiles is key to building a robust flavor base; don't rush this step. Thoroughly drain the grease to avoid a greasy end product. 2. For an elevated flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika and a dash of cayenne pepper to the beef mixture for complexity and a gentle kick. 3. Good quality, fresh flour tortillas are crucial for easy rolling and a tender texture. Warm them slightly before filling to prevent tearing. 4. A fresh garnish of chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice just before serving will brighten the dish and add a professional touch. 5. You can prepare the beef filling and sauce ahead of time, assembling and baking closer to serving for efficient kitchen management.