Description
Mexican smothered beef burritos deliver hearty comfort with tender shredded meat wrapped in warm tortillas. Rich sauce and melted cheese complete this satisfying meal you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500 g) ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz/400 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Sauté Base: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, creating a flavorful foundation for the burrito filling.
- Develop Aromatics: Add finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they become translucent and release their fragrant notes, infusing the base with depth.
- Incorporate Protein: Introduce ground beef into the aromatic mixture, methodically breaking down the meat into consistent, fine crumbles while ensuring even cooking.
- Refine Texture: Continue cooking the beef until it transforms to a deep golden-brown, completely eliminating any raw pink sections and developing rich caramelized edges.
- Fat Management: Carefully drain excess fat from the skillet, maintaining a concentrated flavor profile and preventing unnecessary greasiness in the final dish.
- Flavor Enhancement: Sprinkle in a harmonious blend of spices, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings and allow them to bloom and intensify throughout the meat mixture.
- Finishing Touch: Remove skillet from heat, letting the beef mixture rest momentarily to allow flavors to meld and settle, creating a cohesive and robust filling for burritos.
Notes
- Control Meat Moisture: Pat ground beef dry before cooking to achieve better browning and prevent steaming, which helps develop deeper flavor and crispier texture.
- Spice Customization: Experiment with different spice blends like chili powder, cumin, or taco seasoning to personalize the beef’s flavor profile and match individual taste preferences.
- Fat Management: Use leaner ground beef (90/10 or 93/7) to reduce excess grease, or drain fat completely for a healthier version without compromising rich taste.
- Vegetarian Adaptation: Replace ground beef with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu, lentils, or meat substitutes to create a delicious vegetarian-friendly version of the burrito filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg