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Large smothered beef burrito topped with red sauce, melted cheese, sour cream, and cilantro in a baking dish.

Classic Smothered Beef Burrito (Wet Burrito)

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 850
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mixture
  • 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
  • 4 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup sliced black olives

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and diced onions until the meat is fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and 0.25 cup of water, simmering for 5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Warm the flour tortillas for 20 seconds in a microwave to increase pliability.
  5. Spread 0.25 cup of refried beans onto the center of each tortilla, then top with a portion of the beef mixture.
  6. Fold the sides of the tortilla inward and roll tightly; place seam-side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. Pour the red enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled burritos.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the sauce layer.
  9. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
  10. Top with sour cream, cilantro, and black olives before serving.