Description
These Smothered Green Chili Burritos are a flavorful and satisfying Tex-Mex dish featuring seasoned ground beef simmered with green chilies and enchilada sauce, wrapped in warm flour tortillas, and baked with a cheesy topping. Perfect for a comforting family meal with a creamy and spicy kick.
Ingredients
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Meat 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
Cheese and Tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat Oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté Onion: Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes, to develop sweetness and texture.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant to enhance the flavor base.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks to ensure even browning.
- Brown Beef: Continue cooking until the beef is browned and no longer pink, approximately 6 to 7 minutes.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes for seasoning the beef mixture thoroughly.
- Mix Spices: Stir everything well to evenly distribute the spices throughout the beef.
- Add Chilies and Sauce: Pour in diced green chilies and red enchilada sauce, mixing to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer: Lower heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld flavors.
- Combine Sour Cream: Stir in sour cream until fully incorporated, adding creaminess to the filling.
- Set Aside: Remove the skillet from heat and set aside the beef mixture.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the burritos.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Tortillas: Lay flour tortillas flat on a surface for assembly.
- Fill Tortillas: Spoon about 1/4 cup of beef mixture into the center of each tortilla.
- Add Cheese Inside: Top the beef with some shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese for a melty inside layer.
- Roll Burritos: Fold in the sides of the tortillas and roll them up tightly to form burritos.
- Arrange in Dish: Place the rolled burritos seam-side down in the prepared baking dish to keep them closed during baking.
- Pour Remaining Mixture: Spread any leftover beef mixture evenly over the top of the burritos.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the burritos for a golden crust.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes to heat through.
- Finish Baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly on top.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let the burritos cool for a few minutes before serving to set and avoid burns.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the top to add freshness and color before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For extra heat, add more crushed red pepper flakes or a chopped jalapeño.
- Use low-fat sour cream to reduce calories.
- Flour tortillas can be warmed slightly before filling to make rolling easier.
- Leftover burritos can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
