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Smothered Burritos

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!

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

For red sauce:
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  1. In a large pot melt butter over medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle in flour and whisk to combine. Keep whisking until the mixture starts to bubble.
  3. Whisk in the mole until incorporated.
  4. Pour in beef stock, add spices and whisk till combined.
  5. Pour in water, milk, tomato sauce, and tomato paste.
  6. Whisk till smooth, cover, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer for an hour, making sure to whisk every 15 minutes.
  7. Once fully cooked lower heat to low to keep warm.
  8. Start preparing your burritos.
For burritos:
  1. Add ground beef and onions to a large high-sided skillet and set over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook until the meat has browned and drain off any excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in refried beans, 3 ladles of red sauce, and taco seasoning.
  4. Mix together until hot.
  5. Keep the meat on low while you assemble the burritos.
  6. 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.
  7. Top with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.