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Loaded Wet Burritos with Spicy Verde Sauce

These Loaded Wet Burritos are generously filled with seasoned beef and beans, smothered in a zesty and spicy verde sauce, perfect for a satisfying Mexican-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • 1 cup cooked Mexican rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup spicy verde sauce
  • 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sour cream and avocado slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and garlic; sauté until translucent.
  2. Add ground beef to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in the cooked black beans and jalapeño; cook for 3 more minutes.
  4. Warm the flour tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
  5. Place a tortilla on a flat surface, layer with cooked Mexican rice, the beef and bean mixture, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Roll up the tortilla tightly into a burrito shape and place it seam side down in a baking dish.
  7. Pour the spicy verde sauce generously over each burrito until fully covered.
  8. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the sauced burritos for 15 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted.
  9. Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and garnish with sour cream and avocado slices if desired before serving.

Notes

For extra heat, add more jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the verde sauce. Serve with a side of Mexican street corn for a complete meal.