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Smothered Beef & Bean Burrito Bake

Enchilada sauce is poured into the bottom of a baking dish. Ground beef and onions are cooked together in a skillet. Then refried beans, taco seasoning and spices are added to the beef. Next shredded cheddar cheese is added before splitting up the mixture between burrito size tortillas to make six burritos. The burritos are placed in the pan and brushed with enchilada sauce. Additional cheddar cheese is sprinkled on top before covering and baking until the cheese is melted.
Course Entree
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 16 oz can refried beans
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 cans (10 oz) enchilada sauce
  • 1 lb white American cheese divided
  • 6 large burrito size flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Pour 1 can of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the baking dish then spread evenly.
  3. Brown and crumble beef with onions over high heat in a large skillet until beef is cooked through; drain fat.
  4. Add refried beans, taco seasoning and remaining spices to skillet then stir well. Add a little water if necessary but filling should be very thick. Remove from heat to cool a little.
  5. Shred cheese then add 1 cup to beef and bean mixture; stir to combine.
  6. Arrange tortillas on a clean work surface then divide meat filling evenly in the center of each. Wrap each into a burrito. Place filling into a loaf 4 to 5 inches long, keeping the filling centered left to right. Fold the sides over the filling then fold the bottom up to cover the filling. Roll the tortilla away from you to create a burrito.
  7. Place each burrito seam side down into the baking dish.
  8. Slowly drizzle remaining can of enchilada sauce over the burritos, taking care to cover tortilla. If needed, use a pastry brush to spread the sauce over any “dry” areas.
  9. Top each burrito remaining cheese.
  10. Cover dish with foil, tenting the foil if necessary to ensure it doesn’t stick to the cheese. Bake at 375 F for 35 to 45 minutes or until cheese is completely melted and sauce is bubbly.
  11. Garnish with cilantro if desired. Serve with salsa, sour cream, more cheese and lettuce.