Here’s a flavor-packed Beef & Bean Burrito recipe smothered in a rich, homemade Red Chile Sauce—just like classic New Mexican/ Tex-Mex comfort food. Soft tortillas filled with seasoned beef, creamy beans, and melty cheese, then drenched in deep red chile… perfection. 🌯🔥

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🌯 Beef & Bean Burritos with Red Chile Sauce

🥩 INGREDIENTS

For the Burrito Filling

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 tablespoon oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (15 oz) refried beans or 1½ cups cooked pinto beans

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• ½ teaspoon oregano

• 1–2 tablespoons water or broth (to soften beans)

For the Red Chile Sauce

• 8–10 dried red chiles (New Mexico, guajillo, or ancho)

• 2 cups chicken or beef broth

• ¼ onion

• 2 cloves garlic

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon oregano

• ½ teaspoon cumin

• 1 tablespoon oil (for thickening)

• 1 tablespoon flour

Assembly

• 6–8 large flour tortillas

• 1–2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)

• Optional toppings: sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avocado, cilantro

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🔥 INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make the Red Chile Sauce

1. Remove stems & seeds from dried chiles.

2. Boil chiles in water for 10 minutes until soft.

3. Drain and blend chiles with:

   • broth

   • onion

   • garlic

   • salt

   • oregano

   • cumin
     until completely smooth.

4. In a saucepan, heat oil, then stir in flour to form a light roux.

5. Add chile puree and simmer 10–15 minutes until thickened and deep red.

(If needed, strain for an ultra-smooth sauce.)

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2. Make the Beef & Bean Filling

1. Heat oil in a skillet. Sauté onions until soft.

2. Add ground beef and cook until browned.

3. Add garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano. Stir well.

4. Add refried beans and a splash of broth or water to soften.

5. Let everything simmer 5 minutes until creamy and combined.

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3. Assemble the Burritos

1. Warm tortillas.

2. Add a scoop of beef & bean mixture down the center.

3. Top with shredded cheese.

4. Roll tightly: sides in, then roll forward.

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4. Smother with Red Chile Sauce

Place burritos seam-side down in a baking dish.
Pour red chile sauce over the top.
Sprinkle extra cheese if you like!

Bake at 350°F for 10–15 minutes until warmed through and melty.

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🌶️ SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• shredded lettuce

• pico de gallo

• sliced avocado

• crema or sour cream

• cilantro

• pickled jalapeños

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⭐ TIPS

• Add rice inside for extra bulk.

• For extra richness, stir 1–2 tablespoons butter into the chile sauce at the end.

• Use guajillo + ancho for a deeper, smokier flavor.

• Freeze burritos before smothering for quick dinners later.

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If you want, I can also give you:
🌮 Green chile smothered burritos
🔥 Spicy chipotle beef burritos
🫘 A slow-cooker beef & bean filling recipe

Just tell me!