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Beef and Bean smothered Burrito in a pan covered in sauce and cheese.
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Beef and Bean Smothered Burritos

These Beef and Bean Wet Burritos have been a LONG time in the making. By that I mean it took me a long time to figure out I wanted to make them. Don't wait!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Servings: 14 burritos
Calories: 317kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 28 ounces enchilada sauce red or green, your preference
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 cups pinto beans drained, use whatever cooked beans you have on hand
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 14 flour tortillas large plate size
  • 2 cups cheddar shredded

Instructions

  • preheat oven to 350˚
  • spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce in the bottom of two 9X13 pans, set aside
  • heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef
  • drain the grease as needed
  • add the the beans, spices, and 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce, stir to combine
  • taste and add more spices as desired, possibly salt too
  • divide the beef mixture between the 14 tortillas and roll them like a burrito, fold half the tortilla over, fold the ends in, and roll to finish
  • Lay burritos seam side down in the prepared pans as they're rolled
  • pour the rest of the enchilada sauce over the burritos, dividing carefully between the two pans
  • cover and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through
  • remove the foil, sprinkle each pan with a cup of shredded cheese
  • return to the oven until the cheese is melted

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritos | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 845mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 626IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 3mg