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Easy Wet Burritos

These easy wet burritos are loaded with seasoned ground beef, chili, refried beans, and more then covered in a delicious sauce.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 Burritos
Calories 571kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Casserole pans
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 ounces diced green chiles
  • 16 ounces traditional refried beans
  • 7 ounces tomato sauce
  • 10 ounces enchilada sauce
  • 15 ounces no-bean chili
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese plus 3/4 cup for topping
  • sliced green onions for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F and spray two 13 x 9 inch casserole pans with nonstick cooking spray. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine ground beef and onion.
  • Let cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is fully cooked and onions are tender.
  • Strain away any excess grease and add in minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • Add green chiles and refried beans and stir until combined. Remove skillet from heat.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine tomato sauce, chili, and enchilada sauce and whisk to combine.
  • Let cook for 4-5 minutes, until heated through, and remove from heat.
  • Divide the meat mixture evenly among the tortillas and top with 1/3 cup lettuce and 1/3 cup cheese on each tortilla. Fold the tortillas burrito-style and lay in the prepared casserole pans (3 in each). Pour the tomato sauce mixture evenly over the burritos.
  • Sprinkle with 3/4 cup shredded cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Top with chopped green onions and any other desired toppings.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 2105mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 940IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 569mg | Iron: 6mg