Easy Wet Beef Burrito Recipe

Burritos covered in enchilada sauce and cheese with jalapenos and cilantro in cast iron pan.

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This easy to make wet burrito recipe is the perfect weeknight meal when life is hectic. You can even assemble it beforehand and just pop it in the oven. It's delicious as leftovers, too.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 762kcal

Author: Kelly Stilwell

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef 453 g
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion diced
1 small green bell pepper diced (3.17 oz | 90 g)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
8 tortillas 9 inch
¾ cup refried beans 7.05 oz | 200 g
1 cup cooked rice 7.9 oz | 225 g
2 cups shredded cheddar and white cheddar mixed 16.57 oz | 470 g
1 15 oz can enchilada sauce
Sliced jalapenos
Chopped cilantro
Lime wedges
Sour cream

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 352 F | 190 C. Lightly grease an ovenproof skillet.
Season beef with salt and pepper.
In a medium skillet, heat oil, cook beef, onion and bell pepper together for 6-8 minutes by stirring occasionally. Remove skillet from the stove and drain the excess of liquid. Stir in cilantro and the taco seasoning.
To assemble: Place tortillas on a working surface. Divide beef mixture, refried beans and rice in 8 portions. Place each portion in the center of each tortilla. Use 1 cup of cheese to add on top of the filling. Fold each tortilla into burritos and place in the ovenproof skillet.
Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven.
Open your oven, drizzle enchilada sauce on the burrito and sprinkle remaining cheese. Bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove, garnish and serve.

Notes

If your tortilla shells aren't as soft and easy to roll or cracking when you roll them, place them between layers of wet paper towels and microwave for about 20 seconds.

Roll your tortillas up tightly. If they are too loose, you’ll end up losing the filling.

Once baked, allow the burritos to rest for a few minutes before serving. This helps the flavors to settle and makes them easier to eat once plated.

The type of sauce you choose is important because it's one of the main ingredients. You'll want to use a really good quality canned sauce or make your own sauce.

Spoon the sauce over the rolled burritos, making sure to cover them evenly. You want the sauce to coat and slightly smother them without totally drowning them. See the photo of how much sauce I add.

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