Description
Smothered burritos with green chile sauce are a comforting delight that combines juicy meat, creamy refried beans, and a zesty green sauce, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. Perfect for family dinners or game nights, these burritos offer a burst of flavor in every bite and are sure to impress your guests. With easy preparation and customizable fillings, they can fit any occasion. Get ready to serve up a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 lb lean ground beef or chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 1 cup green chile sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (4 oz) canned green chiles
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 mins). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Cook the meat: Stir in ground beef (or chicken) and cook until browned (7-10 mins). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add refried beans: Mix until combined and heated through (3-5 mins).
- Assemble burritos: Place filling on each tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, fold sides, and roll tightly.
- Make the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine canned green chiles, chicken broth, cumin powder, and lime juice. Simmer for about 10 mins.
- Bake burritos: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place burritos seam-side down in a greased baking dish, pour sauce over them, top with remaining cheese, and bake uncovered for 20-25 mins until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg