Smothered Red Chile Bean Burrito

Smothered red chile bean burritos bring a taste of the Southwest to your kitchen with soft, warm tortillas filled with savory beans and topped with a rich, flavorful red chile sauce. These burritos are perfect comfort food, combining hearty beans, melted cheese, and a mildly spicy sauce that envelops each burrito, making every bite deliciously satisfying.

The red chile sauce, often made with dried chiles, garlic, and spices, infuses the dish with smoky, earthy flavors that make it unique and memorable. It’s an excellent make-ahead recipe, as the sauce and filling can be prepared in advance and assembled when ready to serve, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

The beauty of this dish is its versatility. You can easily customize the filling, adjusting the spice level or adding additional ingredients like rice, vegetables, or protein to make it heartier. Smothered red chile bean burritos are also great for feeding a crowd, making them a hit for family dinners or gatherings.

Why do I love this recipe? 

It’s packed with flavor, customizable, and has a rich, comforting sauce that elevates a simple bean burrito.

Variations on the recipe?

Add ground beef, shredded chicken, or roasted vegetables to the filling. For a milder option, use a green chile sauce instead of red.

Serving suggestions?

Top with sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced onions, or sliced avocado. Serve with a side of Mexican rice or a simple green salad.

Storage and freezing:

Store burritos in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze individually wrapped burritos without the sauce for up to 3 months. To reheat, bake in the oven and top with sauce just before serving.

Smothered Red Chile Bean Burrito

It's packed with flavor, customizable, and has a rich, comforting sauce that elevates a simple bean burrito.

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Course Main

Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2-3 tablespoons of flour to meat
• Buenos frozen Chile
• 2-3 cups chicken broth
• Salt
• Pepper
• garlic powder
• refried beans
• Tortilla
• Cheese
• onion

Instructions

 

• Cook about a pound of ground beef, once cooked, add 2-3 tablespoons of flour to meat, cook in well.
• Added Buenos frozen Chile to this recipe, 2-3 cups chicken broth, salt, pepper and garlic powder to your liking, bring to a hard boil, simmer.
• Add refried beans to a warm tortilla with sauce, cheese and onion, roll into a burrito, smother with sauce and cheese..
  
• Enjoy!
  

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