Wet Burritos

Wet burritos are a flavorful and hearty Mexican-inspired dish where burritos are smothered in a savory sauce and typically baked with cheese. Here’s a basic recipe for making wet burritos:

Ingredients:

For the Burritos:

• 4 large flour tortillas
• 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken, beef, or ground beef (seasoned with your choice of spices)
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup refried beans
• 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Monterey Jack)
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
• Sour cream, guacamole, and fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

For the Wet Burrito Sauce:

• 2 cups enchilada sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a saucepan, combine the enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring to combine the ingredients. Once it’s heated through, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer while you prepare the burritos.
3. In a large skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and bell peppers and sauté until they become tender, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
5. To assemble the wet burritos, start by spreading a generous spoonful of refried beans down the center of each tortilla.
6. Add a portion of cooked rice, followed by the seasoned and shredded chicken, beef, or ground beef.
7. Sprinkle diced tomatoes and black olives over the meat.
8. Add a portion of the sautéed onions and bell peppers.
9. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the other ingredients.
10. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll it up to form a burrito. Place the burrito seam-side down in a baking dish.
11. Pour the prepared wet burrito sauce over the top of the burritos.
12. Sprinkle additional cheese over the sauce.
13. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the burritos are heated through.
14. Serve your wet burritos hot, garnished with sour cream, guacamole, and fresh cilantro if desired.

Wet burritos are a delicious and filling dish that’s perfect for a comforting dinner. You can customize them with your favorite fillings and adjust the sauce and toppings to your liking. Enjoy!