If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen that this past weekend my husband went to a work barbecue and ate 10 hamburgers, 2 ribs, and then came home and made the world’s largest strawberry shortcake. Well he had planned on grilling at home that night but for obvious reasons he wasn’t hungry. So I forced him to go get me a ginormous burrito and chips & guac and I did what I always do – I ate the chips & guac for dinner and saved the burrito for breakfast and lunch the next day.
The next morning he was all “DANGIT! WHY DIDN’T I BUY MYSELF A BURRITO SO I COULD HAVE IT TODAY?!” and proceeded to whine about it all day.
So I made him some burritos.
I don’t really like making burritos at home because for some reason they’re always really dry so I figured this would be a good recipe to go with. It’s kind of a mixture of burritos and enchiladas. You make the burritos as normal but then you top them with enchilada sauce (that the meat was cooked in) and lots and lots of cheese.
My husband was pretty thrilled with them. And bonus: the meat is done is the slow cooker! Yay!
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Smothered Burritos
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 20 ounce can mild red enchilada sauce
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1-2 cups refried beans
- 5-7 large flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Put beef stew meat, enchilada sauce, and beef bouillon cubes in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours. Remove meat from sauce with a slotted spoon and shred.
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Warm beans in the microwave or on the stove.
- Working one at a time, lay a tortilla on a flat surface. Spread a thin layer of beans on the center of the tortilla. Put a large spoonful of the shredded meat on the beans. Top with a small amount of the sauce that remains in the slow cooker. Fold the sides of the burrito in and then roll. Place seam side down in a 9x13-inch pan. Repeat until you run out of meat.
- Top the burritos with some of the enchilada sauce and then the cheddar cheese.
- Bake about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
5Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 840Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 213mgSodium: 2197mgCarbohydrates: 62gFiber: 8gSugar: 8gProtein: 79g
Donna says
Has anyone had any experience with chipotle in adobo? I bought a can thinking this recipe called for it (didn’t look at the recipe before I left nor did I have access to it while I was out {facepalm}, Was thinking of adding it to some of the burritos cause my boyfriend doesn’t like things spicy like I do. The recipe looks really tasty though. Planning on making it tomorrow so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Keith says
You’re not really trying to pawn this off as your own recipe, are you? Why not attribute it to where it came from? http://blogchef.net/smothered-burritos-recipe/ published several months before this and attributed it correctly to where he got it, http://www.food-pusher.com/2010/08/chile-colorado-burritos.html . I’m not saying that’s where you found it. It’s just not right to give the appearance that you generated it out of thin air. This is almost a word for word adaptation. Even the photos are an adaptation.
amanda says
I did give credit to the recipe source. You really shouldn’t go around accusing people of stealing content when I gave credit IN the recipe box.
Keith says
These are moderated responses. You have to approve messages before they are posted. You’re the only one who made it public. The power is yours and so far you’ve chosen to publicize it. What else is it that I shouldn’t do?
BTW, thanks for the heads up. I honestly looked for a reference and didn’t see. Now that I see it I don’t know how I missed it.
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
Dry burritos is the precise reason I hate making them at home. These looks perfectly ooey gooey – just like they’re meant to be.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
I want this on my menu this week!
nicole @ I am a honey bee says
tell him to stop whining and put on the pink vest. it will make everything better! hahahaha
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I loooove these burritos! I wish I had your husbands metabolism…
ashley - baker by nature says
I wouldn’t mind being smothered by these burritos one bit!
Alyson says
Bahahaha at him whining all day ;-) Also you are not alone. I usually order food and eat half and save the other. Marc likes it cause Im a cheap date since I’m eating the same meal for two days!!! Oh and duh these look delish.
Nutmeg Nanny says
Oh my goodness, this looks so tempting! My husband and I love burritos :)
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
bonus points for only throwing an occasional tomato on top ;)
kita says
You know I love me some burritos. It sounds like your hubs and my BF could have a contest for who eats more. Does your eat stupid fast too?
Tracey says
You know I’m not going to be able to stop thinking about these all day, right? Holy cow do they ever look good!! I heart burritos :)