Smothered Burrito Recipe
There is something so comforting about a warm Mexican burrito that’s loaded to the max with ground beef, onions, refried beans, rice, cheese, smothered in more cheese, and covered with red enchilada sauce. If you’re looking for easy comfort food that the whole family will love, look no further than this smothered burrito recipe! These ground beef burritos taste even better than what you get at a Mexican restaurant. This beef burrito recipe takes less than an hour to make, and most of that time involves baking the smothered burritos! Because this recipe makes so many burritos, it’s a great recipe to have on hand when you have friends coming over.
Ingredients in the Smothered Baked Burritos
To make these homemade burritos, you’ll need:
Olive oil Ground beef Sweet Vidalia onion Taco seasoning Flour tortillas Refried beans Pre-cooked rice Mexican shredded cheese blend Red enchilada sauce Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnishing)
Scroll to the end of this post for the full recipe card with ingredient measurements.
How to Make Beef Burritos
This is such an easy recipe for beef burritos! Here’s an overview of the cooking process:
Make-Ahead Instructions
You have a few options when it comes to prepping this beef burrito recipe in advance: Taco seasoning: I used medium heat, reduced sodium taco seasoning for the ground beef and medium heat enchilada sauce. Dial the heat up or down in the burritos overall based on your choice of mild, medium, or hot versions of taco seasoning and enchilada sauce. Tortillas: I also recommend using large, 10-inch flour tortillas that are specifically made for burritos. The burritos are stuffed to the max, so it’s important to have a tortilla big enough to hold everything. Skillet: Most importantly, keep in mind you will need a very large skillet. I used this Lodge 15-inch cast iron skillet and my skillet was packed with 7 burritos. Maybe I could have fit 8 or 9 smaller burritos in it, but I didn’t test it.
What to Serve with Ground Beef Burritos
These burritos are packed with so many ingredients that you can keep your sides super simple. The burritos have beans and rice in them, so stick to something light, like a side salad or veggies. Trust me, these will be the star of your dinner table! Here are some of my favorite sides for homemade burritos:
Borracho Beans Baked Tortilla Chips Grilled Avocado Corn Salad Grilled Mexican Corn Avocado Black Bean Salad Mexican Corn and Zucchini Salad Mexican Wedge Salad
And of course you have to wash down these burritos with a homemade margarita!
Storage Instructions
For the best burritos, I recommend eating them as soon as they come out of the oven. However, leftover ground beef burritos may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Can You Freeze Burritos?
Yes! You may not need 7 or 8 big burritos all at once — no problem! To freeze burritos, you’ll need to individually place them in freezer-safe containers and pull them out when you need a fast lunch or dinner on the fly.
How to Reheat Frozen Burritos
To reheat the frozen burritos, either microwave them for 1-minute bursts, or bake them at 350F for 30 minutes, or until heated through. You won’t need to buy store-bought frozen burritos or even go out to a restaurant when you can make your own. They have so much flavor and are much more cost efficient!
More Beef Mexican Recipes:
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