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Easy Wet Burritos

Easy Wet Burritos
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Easy Wet Burritos are a quick, hearty, and flavorful meal featuring soft flour tortillas filled with seasoned protein, rice, and beans, all smothered in a rich enchilada or red sauce and baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings, this versatile dish can be customized to suit various dietary preferences and is great for meal prep.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • Soft, large flour tortillas (8-10 inches)
  • 1 lb ground meat (beef, chicken) or 2 cups cooked beans (black beans, pinto beans, or lentils)
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 ½ cups Mexican cheese blend, shredded
  • 2 cups enchilada or red sauce
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups cooked rice
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnishes and Optional

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges
  • Sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: Cook your chosen protein in a skillet over medium heat with diced onions and minced garlic. Season the mixture with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Once the protein is cooked through, stir in cooked rice and refried beans until everything is warmed and well combined.
  2. Warm the Tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas individually in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable, which helps prevent tearing when rolling the burritos.
  3. Assemble the Burritos: Spoon a generous amount of the filling onto the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle the filling with shredded Mexican cheese, then fold in the sides and roll up tightly to fully enclose the filling.
  4. Add Sauce and Bake: Place each rolled burrito seam side down in a baking dish. Pour the enchilada or red sauce evenly over the top of the burritos and sprinkle with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is golden.
  5. Garnish and Serve: Remove the burritos from the oven and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and any additional toppings like sour cream or diced tomatoes. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Don’t overfill the burritos to avoid bursting during baking.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting and texture.
  • Allow the sauce to soak into the burritos a few minutes before baking for deeper flavor.
  • Choose large flour tortillas to hold all ingredients without breaking.
  • Season each component separately to build complex flavors.

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