Smothered Green Chili Burritos (Print-Friendly Version)
Flour tortillas stuffed with savory meat, beans, cheese, and covered in creamy green chili sauce.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Filling
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680 g ground beef, or shredded chicken, pork, or beef
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 packet taco seasoning (approx. 30 g)
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425 g canned refried beans
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113 g canned diced green chilies
→ Tortillas and Cheese
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6 large flour tortillas
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200 g shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, divided
→ Green Chili Sauce
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30 g unsalted butter
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16 g all-purpose flour
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355 ml chicken broth
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198 g canned diced green chilies
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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120 ml sour cream
→ Optional Toppings
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Sliced green onions
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Fresh cilantro
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Sliced jalapeños
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Additional sour cream
# How to Prepare:
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Add diced onion and minced garlic, continuing to sauté until the onion softens. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
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Incorporate taco seasoning, 113 g diced green chilies, and refried beans into the cooked meat mixture. Stir thoroughly and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until heated through. Remove filling from heat.
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Preheat oven to 190°C. Arrange tortillas on a flat surface and divide filling evenly among them. Sprinkle 100 g shredded cheese over the filling. Roll each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in a greased 23x33 cm baking dish.
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In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour, whisking continuously, and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden. Gradually add chicken broth, whisking to create a smooth sauce. Stir in 198 g diced green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and blend in sour cream until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
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Evenly pour the prepared green chili sauce over assembled burritos in the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 100 g shredded cheese across the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
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Garnish each burrito with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro, jalapeños, and additional sour cream as desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Extra Tips:
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For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with sautéed vegetables and black beans.
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Adjust the spiciness level by varying the amount of green chilies or adding diced jalapeños into the filling.
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To save time, burritos can be assembled ahead and refrigerated. Add sauce and cheese just before baking.