Description
Smothered Beef Burritos with Chili Con Carne are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. Imagine warm tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, smothered in a rich chili sauce and topped with gooey cheese. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable based on your pantry staples, making it ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this hearty meal that brings flavors and warmth to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Push onions aside and add ground beef; cook until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in chili powder, salt, pepper, chili beans, and diced tomatoes; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Lay tortillas flat and fill with the beef mixture and cheese. Roll tightly.
- Place burritos in a baking dish, pour extra chili sauce on top, sprinkle more cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (227g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg