Wet burritos — now we’re talking comfort food on a whole other level! They’re basically big burritos smothered in sauce and melted cheese, baked to cheesy perfection. Here’s a classic recipe for Wet Burritos:
🌯🔥 Wet Burritos Recipe
Ingredients:
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4 large flour tortillas
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2 cups cooked shredded chicken or ground beef
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1 can (15 oz) refried beans (optional)
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1 ½ cups cooked rice (optional)
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2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
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1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce or chili sauce
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1 small onion, diced
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp chili powder
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and diced tomatoes for topping
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). -
Prepare Filling:
In a skillet, cook diced onion until soft. Add shredded chicken or ground beef, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook until heated through. -
Assemble Burritos:
Warm tortillas to make them pliable.
Lay out each tortilla and add a layer of refried beans (if using), then a scoop of rice, then the meat mixture, and a sprinkle of cheese. Roll up tightly. -
Place in Baking Dish:
Pour a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Place burritos seam-side down. -
Top Burritos:
Pour remaining sauce over the burritos and sprinkle with remaining cheese. -
Bake:
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted. -
Serve:
Top with sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños, diced tomatoes, or any other favorite toppings.
Would you want a vegetarian version, or maybe a homemade enchilada sauce recipe to go with this?
