Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Ground Beef Wet Burritos, a delightful dish perfect for any gathering or family meal. These burritos are generously filled with seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, fluffy rice, and topped with zesty enchilada sauce and melted cheese. With every bite, you’ll savor the spicy kick from jalapeños, making this a satisfying option for both lunch and dinner. Easy to prepare, these burritos can be customized with your favorite toppings, ensuring everyone at the table enjoys their meal. Plus, they are great for meal prep—simply make a batch and enjoy them throughout the week. Serve them hot out of the oven for an unforgettable dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 pound ground beef (80-90%)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 3 jalapeños (diced and de-seeded)
- 3–4 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1 16-oz can refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 6 large tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse rice until water runs clear, then cook with 1 1/3 cups of water on low heat for about 15 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with diced onion and jalapeños until cooked through; drain excess fat.
- Mix in ½ cup of enchilada sauce into the beef mixture.
- Spread ¼ cup of enchilada sauce in a baking dish; layer tortillas with refried beans, cheese, rice, and beef mixture before rolling tightly.
- Place rolled burritos seam-side down in the dish; top with remaining enchilada sauce and cheese.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (245g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg