Smothered Beef Burritos
Servings: 4
Calories: 709kcal
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!
Print Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Beef Burritos:
- 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
Toppings:
- Fresh tomatoes
- Avocado
- Cilantro
- Jalapeños
- Sour cream
- Crema Mexicana
- Corn
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Beans
- Green chiles
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- 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!
Nutrition
Calories: 709kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 1858mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1480IU | Vitamin C: 26.5mg | Calcium: 394mg | Iron: 4.9mg
