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smothered burritos

oneitaae avatar
Recipe by
oneita ericson
@oneitaae
Hampton, VA

This is a favorite with my teenage boys. I used to watch them roll rice and taco meat in tortillas all the time when they were growing up. I ate a smother burrito at Taco Bell and decided I take a cue from them.

yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For smothered burritos

  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 2 pkg
    taco seasoning mix
  • 1 pkg
    spanish rice
  • 1 c
    salsa, chunky or picante sauce
  • 4 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 can
    red enchilada sauce, large
  • 10 lg
    flour tortillas

How To Make smothered burritos

  • 1
    Prepare Spanish Rice per package instructions
  • 2
    Brown Ground Beef add taco seasonings and follow package instructions for taco meat.
  • 3
    Stir in salsa and Spanish rice. Remove from heat.
  • 4
    Cover the bottom of 2 casserole dishes (sprayed with pam) 1/3 cup of enchilada sauce. Set remaining sauce and 1 cup shredded cheese aside for later.
  • 5
    Lay out 1 tortilla and add about 1/2 cup of meat mixture to edge of tortilla. Sprinkle with cheese. Roll into burrito and lay in casserole seam side down. Make 10 Burritos and placing 5 in each casserole dish.
  • 6
    Divide remaining enchilada sauce over both dishes. Cover with foil and bake about 25 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Remove foil, top with remaining cup of cheese and return to over to melt cheese.
  • 7
    Serve with sour cream and any other garnishes you enjoy such at chopped tomatoes, onions and lettuce.
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