Cozy & Comforting Wet Burritos
These comforting wet burritos are a nostalgic, easy-to-make weeknight meal featuring seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and cheese, all enveloped in tortillas and smothered in a zesty enchilada-salsa sauce, then baked until bubbly.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Large skillet
- small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or meat chopper
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef You can also use ground turkey or chicken!
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can refried beans 16 oz
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 can enchilada sauce 10 oz, red enchilada sauce is my go-to
- 1 cup salsa mild or medium variety
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: First things first, go ahead and preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grab your favorite 9x13 inch baking dish too, it'll be ready for action when you are.
- Step 2: Now, let's get that skillet hot! In a large skillet, set over medium heat, toss in your ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Use a wooden spoon or a meat chopper to break up the beef as it cooks. Keep stirring until the beef is beautifully browned and the onion is tender and translucent. Once it's all cooked through, carefully drain any excess grease – we want flavor, not sogginess! Now, stir in that taco seasoning and the water. Let it simmer gently for a few minutes until all that liquid has been completely absorbed by the beef. You'll have a wonderfully fragrant, seasoned filling ready to go.
- Step 3: While your beef is finishing up, grab that can of refried beans. You can warm them up quickly in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, or pop them in the microwave for a minute or two until they're nice and easily spreadable. This makes assembly so much smoother!
- Step 4: This is where the fun begins! Lay out your flour tortillas on a clean surface. For each tortilla, spread a thin, even layer of those warm refried beans. Don't go too thick, or it'll be hard to roll! Next, spoon a generous amount of your seasoned beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Finally, sprinkle a handful of that delicious shredded cheddar cheese over the beef.
- Step 5: Now for the careful part! To roll your burritos, fold in the sides of the tortilla first (the short ends) to keep the filling from escaping. Then, starting from one of the long ends, tightly roll up the tortilla. Place each rolled burrito, seam-side down, into your prepared baking dish. Make sure they fit snugly; you might need to arrange them in a single layer or slightly overlap if your dish is smaller.
- Step 6: In a separate bowl, combine the enchilada sauce and your favorite salsa. Give it a good whisk until it's well mixed. Now, here's the "wet" part! Pour this glorious sauce mixture evenly over all the rolled burritos in your baking dish, making sure every single one is completely covered. Then, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese generously over the top of the sauce. For another cheesy, comforting meal, you might also love my easy taco casserole recipe!
- Step 7: Pop that baking dish into your preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and a little golden brown, and the burritos are heated through. Once out of the oven, let them rest for just a couple of minutes. Before serving, dollop generously with sour cream and sprinkle with that fresh, vibrant chopped cilantro. Dive in and enjoy!
Notes
Avoid overfilling tortillas and always drain cooked ground beef thoroughly to prevent sogginess. Warm tortillas slightly for easier rolling. Ensure burritos are completely covered by the sauce for that signature 'wet' texture. These burritos store well: refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days or freeze (baked or unbaked) for up to 2-3 months.