Description
These Savory Smothered Ground Beef Burritos are enveloped in soft tortillas and drenched in a creamy chipotle sauce, making them a perfect hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 4–6 pieces Flour Tortillas
- 2–3 pieces Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- 1 cup Cream
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
- Spices (Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- etc.)
- optional Broth or Water
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add chipotle peppers, cream, and spices to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Simmer the sauce for a few minutes until slightly thickened, adding broth or water as needed.
- Lay the flour tortillas flat and fill each with a portion of the beef mixture, rolling them tightly.
- Place the rolled burritos in a baking dish and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream. Customize the spice level by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: savory burritos, ground beef burritos, chipotle sauce, creamy burritos, easy dinner recipe