Smothered Chile Verde Burrito

Smothered Chile Verde Burrito

from thebusyabuelita.com
35 min
1 servings

This Smothered Chile Verde Burrito features a warm flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef and potatoes. The burrito is then covered in tangy green sauce, melted cheese blend, and served with beans and rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 can (4 oz) green chile, diced
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • 1 cup green enchilada sauce
  • 6 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheese, Mexican blend

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add ground beef, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Cook and crumble beef and cook until no longer pink. Add diced potato and cooked until the potato is tender.

  2. 2

    Add green chiles, salt, and water to the beef. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a slight boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    Spoon 2/3 cup beef mixture across the center of each tortilla; top each with 3 tablespoons cheese. Fold the bottom and sides of the tortilla over filling and roll-up

  4. 4

    Mix 1 cup salsa verde with 1 cup of enchilada sauce, and blend well.

  5. 5

    Preheat the oven to 375°F

  6. 6

    Place rolled burritos in a greased 11 x 8-in. baking dish. Pour sauce mixture over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Place burrito on a plate, and top with sour cream and guacamole (optional)

  8. 8

    Serve with rice and beans. Enjoy!