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Smothered Skillet Beef Burritos

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 11, 2022
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Love burritos AND enchiladas? With these hearty ground beef burritos smothered in enchilada sauce, you never have to choose a favorite! They come together in one skillet for a quick dinner that’s packed with Mexican flavor. Read on to learn how to make beef burritos that are bound to be a hit.

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  • If you need a way to combine your love for enchiladas and burritos, this is the recipe for you! Let’s face it — the best part of enchiladas is the melty cheese and enchilada sauce, so why wouldn’t a skillet of hearty beef burritos smothered in the same topping be just as delicious? Once you’ve made this recipe, if you still have a hankering for more, we’ve got plenty more burrito recipes for scoping out your next dinner idea. We’ve got breakfast burrito recipes, too, so you can eat burritos for all meals of the day! Looking for a lighter swap? We bet this recipe would be just as tasty made with ground turkey.

Smothered Skillet Beef Burritos

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Burritos (8 Count)
  • 1 cup from 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Traditional Refried Beans
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
  • 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Red Enchilada Sauce
  • Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired
  • Lime wedges, if desired
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown. Drain, and return mixture to skillet. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes longer or until thickened. Transfer to medium bowl. Clean out skillet; spray with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    Place tortillas on work surface. Divide refried beans, rice and beef mixture among centers of tortillas in 4-inch long strip. Evenly top with 1 cup of the cheese. Roll up into burritos, and place seam side down in skillet. Bake 25 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    Drizzle with enchilada sauce; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and burritos are heated through (165°F). Serve with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

430 Calories
21g Total Fat
22g Protein
38g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Burrito
Calories
430
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
21g
32%
Saturated Fat
9g
47%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
60mg
21%
Sodium
1070mg
45%
Potassium
170mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
38g
13%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
2g
Protein
22g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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