Beef and Bean Burritos with Red Chile Sauce

Absolutely! Here’s a delicious recipe for Beef and Bean Burritos smothered in Red Chile Sauce — warm, cheesy, hearty, and packed with flavor. Think restaurant-style wet burritos you can make at home!

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🌯 Beef and Bean Burritos with Red Chile Sauce

🧂 Ingredients:

🌮 For the Burrito Filling:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1/2 onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (15 oz) can refried beans or whole pinto beans

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp oregano

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

• 6–8 flour tortillas (burrito-size)

🌶️ For the Red Chile Sauce:

• 4–5 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded

• 2 dried ancho chiles (or sub 1 chipotle for smoky heat)

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1/4 onion

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp oregano

• 2 cups chicken or beef broth

• Salt, to taste

• Optional: 1 tbsp tomato paste or flour to thicken

🧀 Optional Toppings:

• Extra shredded cheese

• Sour cream

• Chopped cilantro

• Diced onions

• Sliced avocado or guacamole

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Make the Red Chile Sauce:

1. Toast dried chiles in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, until fragrant.

2. Soak in hot water for 15–20 minutes until softened.

3. Blend chiles with garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, broth, and salt until smooth.

4. Optional: Strain for a smooth sauce.

5. Simmer in a saucepan over medium heat for 10–15 minutes. Add tomato paste or a bit of flour for thickness if desired.

2. Cook the Beef Filling:

1. In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned.

2. Add garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.

3. Stir in beans and heat through. Add 1/2 cup of red chile sauce to moisten the filling.

4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in shredded cheese.

3. Assemble the Burritos:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Spoon filling into tortillas, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.

3. Pour red chile sauce generously over the top.

4. Sprinkle more cheese on top if you like.

4. Bake:

• Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.

5. Serve:

• Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve hot!

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📝 Tips & Variations:

• Make ahead: Assemble burritos and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.

• Freeze: Wrap unbaked burritos tightly in foil and freeze. Add sauce and cheese before baking from frozen (add extra time).

• Swap refried beans with whole beans, or use shredded beef instead of ground.