Beef and Bean Smothered Burritos

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

5 from 1 vote

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

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes

Cuisine: Mexican Inspired

Servings: 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

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