Description
These Wet Burritos are a delicious and comforting Mexican-American dish that features seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and rice wrapped in a flour tortilla, smothered in enchilada sauce, and baked with melty cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
For Assembly:
- 1 (15 oz) can refried beans
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 (10 oz) can green enchilada sauce or additional red
- Chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, taco seasoning, and water. Simmer until thickened. Stir in refried beans and cooked rice.
- Assemble Burritos: Fill tortillas with beef mixture, sprinkle with cheese, and roll up burrito-style. Place in a baking dish.
- Add Sauces: Mix enchilada sauces and pour over burritos. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let rest, then garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and green onions.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or shredded chicken.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Freezer-friendly before baking—wrap tightly and freeze, then bake from frozen with extra time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
