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Creamy Chile Colorado Burritos Recipe

Creamy Chile Colorado Burritos Recipe
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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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