Smothered Beef Burritos
Smothered Beef Burritos are a cheesy and easy weeknight meal perfect for quick assembly, freezing or making ahead. Loaded with ground beef, vegetables, enchilada sauce and cheese!
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups sargento reserve series shredded 18-month aged cheddar cheese , divided
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1- pound ground beef
- ½ cup white onion , chopped
- ½ cup bell pepper , chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- fresh tomatoes
- avocado
- cilantro
- jalapeños
- sour cream
- crema mexicana
- corn
- shredded iceberg lettuce
- beans
- green chiles
- hot sauce
Direction
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat vegetable oil in large frying pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper, toss to coat in oil.
- Crumble and add ground beef, breaking apart as it cooks. Cook for approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Drain in a colander or use a slotted spoon to transfer mixture to a paper towel lined plate.
- Spray a casserole or baking dish with cooking spray.
- Ground beef mixture will be divided into 6 large burritos. Roll ground beef with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese in each large flour tortilla.
- Place into baking dish, seam side down, snuggly.
- Top with enchilada sauce and remaining shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cheese has melted.
- Remove and top with desired toppings. Serve immediately.
- If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how you liked the recipe!