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Smothered Burrito Recipe

Serene Herrera
Smothered Burrito is a hearty and delicious dish you can customize to your tastes. The whole family will devour this!
3 from 281 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Cuisine Tex Mex
Servings 8
Calories 912 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Ground Beef
  • 1 8 ounce can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 cup Butter Or shortening
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Or water
  • 8 Burrito-Sized Flour Tortillas
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 16-ounce cans Refried Beans Or can use homemade refried beans
  • Lettuce
  • Fresh Tomato
  • Guacamole
  • Sour Cream

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ground beef by cooking in a large skillet over medium heat until completely cooked through, no longer pink. Drain the grease and return to stove over low heat.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, tomato sauce and seasonings. Stir to combine. Allow to cook over low heat for another 2-3 minutes then remove from heat and set aside.
  • Prepare the Chili Gravy by heating a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and cook until melted. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add in the seasonings and stir to combine.
  • Slowly pour in the broth while stirring. Cook over medium heat stirring occasionally until sauce is thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Assemble the burritos by layering about 1/4 cup refried beans slightly off center in the tortilla. Leave at least a 1 inch border to the edge of the tortilla. Top with about 1/4 cup of the cooked ground beef. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Roll the tortilla over and fold in the edges so that a burrito is formed. Lay in a large baking dish.
  • Continue until all burritos are formed.
  • Spoon the chili gravy over the top. Sprinkle with additional cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for about 15-20 minutes until all cheese is melted.
  • Remove from oven, serve, add additional toppings if desired and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 912kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 43gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 1666mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3g
Keyword Beans, Beef, Cheese, Comfort Food, Dinners, Family Meals and Snacks, Mexican, Tex Mex
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