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taco bell smothered burrito recipe

Smothered Burrito Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef
  • 1 packet (1 oz / 28g) taco seasoning
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) water
  • 2 cups (370g) cooked Mexican rice
  • 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (120g) canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 large flour tortillas (12-inch / 30cm)
  • 1 cup (240ml) red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup (115g) shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) nacho cheese sauce
  • 1/4 cup (15g) shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 2 tbsp sliced pickled jalapeños

Method
 

  1. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 7 to 8 minutes until no pink remains. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
  2. Warm the nacho cheese sauce in a small saucepan over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until fluid and pourable.
  3. Lay each tortilla flat. Layer 1/2 cup rice, a quarter of the beef, 2 tbsp black beans, 2 tbsp sour cream, and 2 tbsp nacho cheese sauce down the center. Fold the sides in and roll up firmly, seam-side down, in a baking dish. Repeat for all 4 tortillas.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pour enchilada sauce over the burritos, top with shredded cheese, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted with light golden spots.
  5. Transfer each burrito to a plate, drizzle with remaining nacho cheese sauce, and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and pickled jalapeños. Serve immediately.

Notes

These burritos are best eaten right away since the lettuce and tomato wilt fast on a hot plate. If you're cooking for a crowd and need to stagger serving, keep the toppings on the side so everyone can add their own. Leftover seasoned beef also freezes well on its own for up to a month, which makes the next batch even faster to put together.