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Smothered Green Chili Burritos

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These smothered green chili burritos are a perfect blend of tender, seasoned meat wrapped in soft flour tortillas, drenched in a rich, tangy green chili sauce. Each bite is bursting with savory heat, melting cheese, and the perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
  • 1 can (10 ounces) red enchilada sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
  5. Cook the beef until it is browned and no longer pink, about 6 to 7 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Stir everything together, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed.
  8. Pour in the diced green chilies and red enchilada sauce, mixing it all in.
  9. Lower the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Stir in the sour cream until its fully combined and smooth.
  11. Remove the skillet from heat and set it aside.
  12. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  13. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a little olive oil.
  14. Place the flour tortillas on a flat surface.
  15. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture into the center of each tortilla.
  16. Top the beef mixture with a little shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
  17. Roll up the tortillas, folding in the sides as you go, to form burritos.
  18. Place the rolled burritos seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  19. Once all the burritos are in the dish, pour any remaining beef mixture evenly over the top.
  20. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the burritos.
  21. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  22. After 15 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  23. Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
  24. Garnish the burritos with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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