Description
These Creamy Chile Colorado Burritos are a delicious twist on a classic Mexican dish. Tender beef simmered in a flavorful red chile sauce, wrapped in a warm tortilla, and topped with a creamy cheese sauce for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chile Colorado:
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 2 cups beef broth
- 4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Burritos:
- Flour tortillas
- Refried beans
- Cooked rice
- Chopped cilantro
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Chile Colorado: In a large pot, combine the beef chuck, beef broth, guajillo chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
- Make the Creamy Cheese Sauce: In a separate saucepan, melt the butter, whisk in the flour, then slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly. Add the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper, and stir until smooth.
- Assemble the Burritos: Warm the flour tortillas and spread a spoonful of refried beans down the center. Top with cooked rice, the Chile Colorado beef, and a drizzle of the creamy cheese sauce. Roll up the burritos, top with more cheese sauce, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- You can adjust the heat of the chile sauce by adding more or fewer chiles.
- Feel free to customize your burritos with additional toppings like avocado, salsa, or jalapenos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
