The Wet Burritos are smothered in rich-tasting red chili sauce, with tons of gooey cheese on top. Inside is a mix of seasoned beef, refried beans, and green chiles extracted and baked until perfect making it suitable for dinner, potluck supper, or a grand game day spread. Toppings like guacamole, sour cream, or something from a real vegetable will appeal to just about anyone. Scrumptious!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Brown ground beef, beans, and enchilada sauce-all properly seasoned-to afford a serving that is loaded with flavor. Taste explodes with headiness with every fork prick into the burrito.
The melting goodness linked with some Mexican cheese is so downright delicious it creates the touching perfection one has come for.
As countless times shown, throw in whatever toppings you like to make your burritos even more appetizing: on request, there might be some avocado, jalapeños, or sour cream.
Everyone-sized: break some bread over these six burritos and feed an army; besides, indulge in snacks postponed for the ensuing week.
Just perfect: the comfort food! Sour, saucy, and physically pleasing, burritos are all you’d want for a cozy meal.
Key Ingredients
Ground beef: Brings tastefulness and gives the rustic and savory taste that is the basis of the burrito filling. It can be exchanged for ground turkey or a plant-based meat alternative, offering calories.
Fried beans: Provides the filling with creaminess and helps unite it so every bite seems to fit well and is somewhat fulfilling to the palate.
Enchilada sauce: Gives a slight tanginess so the flavors can be felt concerning their ascent as they softly crease.
Chili without beans: Adds some depth for the sauce and some smoky touch. Hormel is an old one, but any brand is fine.
Green chilies: Adds a mild spicy heat and light smoky flavor, complementing the fully rich filling.
Extras Tortillas: You need a few burrito-type extra-large size; otherwise, the burrito filling will reach your table.
Mexican Cheese Blend: Monterey Jack, cheddar, and several other cheeses mixed to have a tempting gooey topping when melted.
Lettuce and green onions: Give a flash of some freshness and crunch to combat the burrito’s heaviness.
Accompaniments (Depending on preference): Sour cream, avocado, diced tomatoes, or jalapeños let you choose your favorite additional toppings.
Complete list of ingredients with quantities and instructions is located in the recipe card below
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Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures the burritos bake evenly and the cheese melts perfectly.
2. Prepare the Filling
Cook the Ground Beef and Onions:
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 pound of ground beef and 1 chopped onion. Stir and crumble the meat until browned and the onion softens (5-7 minutes).
Drain any excess grease to avoid an oily filling.
Season and Combine:
Stir in:
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Mix well.
Add:
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
1 can (16 oz) refried beans
Stir until evenly combined and heated through. Turn off the heat and keep warm.
3. Prepare the Sauce
Mix and Heat the Sauce:
In a medium saucepan, combine:
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz) no-bean chili
1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
Whisk until smooth.
Heat over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat and keep warm.
4. Assemble the Burritos
Divide the Filling:
Divide the beef and bean mixture into 6 equal portions in the skillet.
Fill the Tortillas:
Place one burrito-sized tortilla on a clean surface.
Add:
1 portion of the beef and bean mixture to the center.
Shredded Mexican blend cheese (a small handful).
Optional: Shredded lettuce (can be added fresh after baking if preferred).
Customize with additional toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado slices, or jalapeños if desired.
Fold the Burritos:
Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla over the filling.
Fold in the top and bottom sides to form an envelope shape.
Place seam-side down to secure.
Repeat: Assemble the remaining tortillas with the filling.
5. Bake the Burritos
Prepare the Baking Dish:
Lightly grease two 9×13-inch baking dishes. Arrange the burritos in a single layer, seam-side down.
Add Sauce and Cheese:
Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the burritos, covering them completely.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded Mexican blend cheese over the top.
Bake:
Place the baking dishes in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the burritos are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Garnish and Serve
Cool and Garnish:
Let the burritos cool for a few minutes after baking.
Garnish with:
Shredded lettuce
Chopped green onions
Optional: Sour cream, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, or a sprinkle of dried chives.
Serve:
Plate and enjoy your cheesy, saucy, and hearty baked burritos! Perfect with a side of rice, beans, or chips and salsa.
Serving Suggestions
Wet burritos have everything in them and can make a whole meal by themselves, but they fare well with side dishes of a Tex-Mex tradition:
Spanish Rice: Serve a little something with your burrito.
Black or Pinto Beans: Throw on some beans for their protein content.
Tortilla Chips and Salsa: Serve them as a delicious snack.
Guacamole: It is good with the wet burritos and their spicy flavors.
Corn Salad: It helps to lighten the weight of this burrito.
The perfect complements could be ingredients like cold Mexican beer or a lush and fruity margarita or simply lime soda.
Storage Tips
Refrigerate: Store the burritos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or eat the burritos for 1 minute in the microwave at a time until they are warmed through.
Freeze: Wrap unbaked burritos tightly in foil and store inside a freezer-safe bag to freeze and store them for up to three months. Day before needing simply; as the fore mentioned, thaw inside a refrigerator overnight before adding the sauce and cheese steps for baking.
Variations
One of the advantages of this recipe is that it is incredibly versatile in so many ways. Here is a taste:
Protein Swap: Swap the ground beef for shredded chicken, carnitas or grilled steak for a different taste.
Vegetarian: Replace the ground beef with sautéed veggies like zucchini, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Use vegetarian chili and refried black beans for a more intense flavor.
Spicy Kick: Add diced jalapeño or hot sauce to the filling to make a spicy version.
Low-Carb: Replace the flour tortillas with low-carb tortillas, or serve the filling and toppings over a bed of lettuce.
Extra Cheesy: Mix cream cheese or queso into the filling for a richer, creamier finish.
Breakfast Style: Scrambled eggs, sausage, and hash browns fill the burrito for an early morning change.
Conclusion
Overall, wet burrito is a dish that you might consider the ultimate comfort food from the Tex-Mex style which stuff all your favorite flavors into one huge dish of saucy, cheesy overload. Whether you’re having it on a weeknight run, to facilitate a family gathering, or meal prepping for the whole month, suspect your Wets to be a hit every single time.
From the toppings to the sides and condiments, the possibilities for customization are endless, allowing you to adapt it to your preference. So start picking the loot on your toppings and layer them while you chuck the oven, preparing for the fulfillment of the most-est-delicious and satisfying plate of wet burritos ever!
Wet Burritos
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4.5 oz diced green chile peppers 1 small can
- 16 oz refried beans 1 can
- 8 oz tomato sauce 1 small can
- 15 oz no-bean chili 1 can (Hormel recommended)
- 10 oz enchilada sauce 1 small can
- 6 large flour tortillas burrito-sized, about 12 inches
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- chopped green onions for garnish
- additional toppings sour cream, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures the burritos bake evenly and the cheese melts perfectly.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned and the onion softens (5-7 minutes). Drain excess grease. Stir in garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix in diced green chiles and refried beans until heated through. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, no-bean chili, and enchilada sauce. Whisk until smooth and heat over medium heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
- Place one tortilla on a clean surface. Add a portion of the filling, some shredded cheese, and optional shredded lettuce. Fold the tortilla into a burrito shape (envelope style) and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the burritos and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the burritos cool for a few minutes, then garnish with shredded lettuce, chopped green onions, and any additional toppings. Serve and enjoy!
