Smothered Green Chili Beef Burritos Recipe
Smothered Green Chili Burritos are a delicious and hearty Mexican-inspired dish featuring seasoned ground beef cooked with green chilies and spices, wrapped in warm flour tortillas, and topped with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Baked until bubbly and garnished with fresh cilantro, these burritos offer a comforting blend of savory flavors perfect for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 burritos 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
- 1 can (10 ounces) red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Assembly & Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the skillet and sauté onion: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the ground beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, approximately 6 to 7 minutes.
- Season the beef: Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly.
- Add chilies and sauce: Pour in diced green chilies and red enchilada sauce, mixing thoroughly.
- Simmer the mixture: Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate sour cream: Stir in sour cream until fully combined and smooth, then remove from heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Assemble burritos: Lay out flour tortillas on a flat surface. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture onto the center of each tortilla, then top with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Roll burritos: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it tightly to form a burrito.
- Place burritos in dish: Arrange the rolled burritos seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
- Add remaining beef mixture and cheese: Pour any leftover beef mixture evenly over the burritos. Sprinkle remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top.
- Bake covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Bake uncovered: Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and garnish: Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For spicier burritos, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes or add sliced jalapeños.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas for a healthier or gluten-free variation.
- Leftover burritos can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Sour cream helps add creaminess and balances the spiciness of the chilies.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or plant-based ground meat alternatives.
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