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Wet Burritos

Wet Burritos

Wet Burritos are a savory and satisfying Tex-Mex dish consisting of flavorful ground beef, refried beans, and seasonings wrapped in a flour tortilla, smothered with a delicious sauce, and baked until bubbly and golden.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Oven-safe baking dishes (9 x 13 inches)
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 4.5 oz diced green chile peppers
  • 16 oz refried beans
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 10 oz enchilada sauce
  • 15 oz chili no-beans Hormel
  • 6 flour burrito tortillas about 12 inches
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • Chopped green onions for garnish
  • Any additional desired toppings

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and onion until evenly browned and the onion begins to soften.
  • Drain excess grease from the skillet, then season the beef mixture with minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir in the diced green chile peppers and refried beans until well blended. Keep warm and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, enchilada sauce, and chili no-beans. Whisk together until mixed well, then heat over medium heat until warmed through. Set aside.
  • Divide the beef and bean mixture into 6 portions.
  • Place a burrito-sized tortilla on a plate and spoon 1 portion of the beef mixture onto the center of the tortilla.
  • Top with shredded lettuce and Mexican blend cheese.
  • Fold in the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll up tightly to enclose the filling.
  • Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling, then place seam side down in two greased 9 x 13-inch baking dishes.
  • Pour the saucepan of sauce over the top of the burritos, then sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the burritos are heated through and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve the wet burritos hot, garnished with chopped green onions and any additional desired toppings.

Notes

Shortcut: Save time by using store-bought enchilada sauce and chili.
Vegetarian Option: Swap the ground beef for a plant-based alternative or omit it altogether for a vegetarian version.
Spice It Up: Add diced jalapenos or a sprinkle of chili flakes for an extra kick of heat.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.