Smothered Burritos

Name: Smothered Burritos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 12 burritos
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon hot mole; 4 cups beef stock; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup milk; 2 8 ounce cans tomato sauce; 1 6 ounce can tomato paste; 2-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 medium onion; 1 16 ounce can refried beans with green chilies; 3 ladles of prepared red sauce; 1 packet taco seasoning; 12 burrito size flour tortillas; 8 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese; 1 cup guacamole; 1 cup sour cream; lettuce; tomatoes; cilantro

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings
12 burritos
Calories
1186 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Tex-Mex

Smothered Burritos

Benjamin Ramirez

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These smothered burritos are full of delicious refried beans and ground beef, topped with a seriously flavorful red sauce. This will be your new favorite burrito!

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Ingredients

Servings

For red sauce:

1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon hot mole
4 cups beef stock
2 tablespoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups water
1/2 cup milk
2 8 ounce cans tomato sauce
1 6 ounce can tomato paste

For burritos:

2-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion chopped
1 16 ounce can refried beans with green chilies
3 ladles of prepared red sauce
1 packet taco seasoning
12 burrito size flour tortillas
8 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
1 cup guacamole
1 cup sour cream
lettuce shredded
tomatoes chopped
cilantro chopped

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Instructions

For red sauce:

In a large pot melt butter over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle in flour and whisk to combine. Keep whisking until the mixture starts to bubble.
Whisk in the mole until incorporated.
Pour in beef stock, add spices and whisk till combined.
Pour in water, milk, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.
Whisk till smooth, cover, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer for an hour, making sure to whisk every 15 minutes.
Once fully cooked lower heat to low to keep warm.
Start preparing your burritos.

For burritos:

Add ground beef and onions to a large high-sided skillet and set over medium-high heat.
Cook until the meat has browned and drain off any excess fat if needed.
Stir in refried beans, 3 ladles of red sauce, and taco seasoning.
Mix together until hot.
Keep the meat on low while you assemble the burritos.
Cook tortillas according to package directions and add a handful of cheese and a scoop of meat to the middle. Roll the burrito up, add it to a plate and ladle red sauce over the burrito. Sprinkle with cheese, and melt the cheese under the oven broiler.
Top with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro if desired.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 1186kcal (59%) Carbohydrates 80g (27%) Protein 61g (122%) Fat 70g (108%) Saturated Fat 33g (165%) Polyunsaturated Fat 29g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 203mg (68%) Sodium 2409mg (100%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12burritos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1186 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1g
Calories	1186kcal	59%
Carbohydrates	80g	27%
Protein	61g	122%
Fat	70g	108%
Saturated Fat	33g	165%
Polyunsaturated Fat	29g	171%
Trans Fat	2g	100%
Cholesterol	203mg	68%
Sodium	2409mg	100%
Fiber	13g	52%
Sugar	10g	20%