Wet Burritos Recipe

Explore the delicious and flavorful realm of wet burritos with this straightforward yet delectable recipe. Every mouthful will transport you to a world of gooey cheese, savory beef, and zesty sauce enveloped in a soft tortilla embrace. Whether you’re preparing it for a family dinner or gearing up for a week’s worth of meals, this dish guarantees a gratifying and comforting culinary adventure.

Ingredients:

For the Burritos:

• 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey or chicken)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 packet (about 1.25 ounces) taco seasoning mix
• 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

For the Enchilada Sauce:

• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 cup chicken or beef broth
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For Garnish:

• Chopped fresh cilantro
• Sliced green onions
• Sour cream
• Sliced black olives (optional)
• Sliced jalapeños (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Enchilada Sauce:
   • In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, chicken or beef broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
   • Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Burrito Filling:
   • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it’s browned. Drain any excess fat.
   • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for a few minutes until the onion is translucent.
   • Stir in the taco seasoning mix and diced green chilies. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until well combined and fragrant. Remove from heat.
3. Assemble the Burritos:
   • Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave for about 20 seconds or in a dry skillet over low heat for a few seconds to make them pliable.
   • Spread a generous spoonful of refried beans down the center of each tortilla. If desired, add a layer of cooked rice on top of the beans.
   • Spoon the beef mixture evenly over the beans (and rice, if using).
   • Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef mixture.
   • Fold the sides of the tortillas over the filling, then roll them up from the bottom to create burritos.
4. Bake the Wet Burritos:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Place the assembled burritos seam-side down in a baking dish.
   • Pour the prepared enchilada sauce evenly over the burritos.
   • Sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top if desired.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the burritos are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve:
   • Remove the baked Wet Burritos from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, sour cream, sliced black olives, and sliced jalapeños if desired.
   • Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Wet Burritos!

These saucy and flavorful burritos are a crowd-pleaser and perfect for a comforting dinner with a Mexican twist.