Savory Southwestern Beef and Cheese Burrito Bake
Mucho Good Burritos Recipe
Description:
I got this recipe years ago from a friend and these are a favorite of family and friends alike. They are on the rich side but OH SO GOOD!!!! They make a lot but they do freeze well.
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Southwestern U.S.
Keywords: Mexican, Weeknight, For Large Groups, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 375.7
- Fat: 19.2g
- Saturated Fat: 9.6g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
- Sodium: 1310.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 33.3g
- Fiber: 3.5g
- Sugar: 5.1g
- Protein: 17.7g
Servings: 20 burritos
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Flour tortillas |
| 1 | Velveeta cheese |
| 1-2 | Cans Ro-Tel tomatoes |
| 1 | Pound ground beef |
| 1-2 | Teaspoons chili powder |
| 2 | Teaspoons salt |
| 1 | Teaspoon garlic powder |
| – | Bay leaf |
| 1 | Teaspoon cayenne pepper |
| 1 | Teaspoon black pepper |
| – | Teaspoon ground cumin |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon ground oregano |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- You can shorten the time of preparing these burritos by just browning your ground beef, draining off grease, and adding a package of chili seasoning mix. It doesn’t alter the flavor of these burritos that much.
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Prepare Chili:
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain.
- Return to skillet and add seasonings, then add 2-3 cups of water and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until chili is thickened.
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Make Ro-tel Dip:
- Prepare your Ro-Tel dip.
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Assemble Burritos:
- Lightly spray 2-13×9 baking dishes with vegetable spray and set aside.
- When chili and dip are ready, take each tortilla and spoon 1-2 tablespoons of chili down the center, then cover with 1-2 tablespoons of the Ro-Tel dip and roll up.
- Place seam-side down in prepared pans.
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Bake:
- When pans are full, cover the top of burritos with the canned chili (use 1 can for each baking dish), spreading to cover.
- Pour some of the remaining Ro-Tel dip on top of each dish of burritos.
- Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30-45 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
These Mucho Good Burritos are a delightful blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds with every bite. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or feeding a crowd, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household too! Enjoy the rich and savory goodness of these burritos, and don’t forget to freeze some for later—they’re just as delicious when reheated! 🌯✨
