Wet Burritos Recipe


 Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 2 tsp minced garlic

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 4.5 oz diced green chile peppers

  • 16 oz refried beans

  • 8 oz tomato sauce

  • 10 oz enchilada sauce

  • 15 oz chili no-beans (e.g., Hormel)

  • 6 large flour burrito tortillas (about 12 inches)

  • 2 cups shredded lettuce

  • 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

  • Chopped green onions (for garnish)

  • Optional toppings (e.g., sour cream, diced tomatoes, etc.)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Cook the Beef and Onion:
    In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and chopped onion. Stir occasionally until the beef is evenly browned and the onion softens. Once done, drain any excess grease.

  3. Season and Add Beans:
    Stir in minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the diced green chilies and refried beans, mixing everything well. Turn off the heat but keep the mixture warm.

  4. Prepare the Sauce:
    In a separate saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, no-bean chili, and enchilada sauce. Whisk the mixture until well blended. Heat over medium heat until warmed through. Remove from heat and keep warm.

  5. Assemble the Burritos:

    • Lay a tortilla flat on a plate. Spoon one-sixth of the beef and bean mixture onto the center.

    • Top with a sprinkle of cheese and a bit of lettuce (optional). If you prefer your lettuce fresh, you can skip adding it inside the burrito.

    • Fold the left and right edges of the tortilla over the filling, then fold the top and bottom to enclose the filling, creating a sealed "envelope" shape.

  6. Arrange the Burritos:
    Repeat the process for the remaining five tortillas. Place each wrapped burrito seam-side down in two greased 9x13-inch baking dishes.

  7. Top and Bake:
    Pour the sauce evenly over the top of the burritos. Sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the burritos are heated through and the cheese is melted.

  8. Garnish and Serve:
    Once out of the oven, top with fresh shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, green onions, or any other desired toppings.