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Creamy Chipotle Smothered Ground Beef Burritos for Family Fun

Enjoy these creamy chipotle smothered ground beef burritos, perfect for family dinners and customizable for everyone’s tastes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burrito Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas Soft and pliable
For the Chipotle Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Cream Can substitute with coconut milk
For Topping
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Adjust amount to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
For Adjusting Sauce Consistency
  • 1 cup Broth or Water Use to thin out sauce as needed

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Large Pan
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium skillet, combine cream, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic powder, and onion powder. Heat over medium flame for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  2. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 7-10 minutes until browned.
  3. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds on each side. Spoon ground beef mixture along the center and roll tightly.
  4. Pour chipotle sauce over each burrito in a greased baking dish, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.

Notes

For creamy variations, blend in cream cheese before smothering the burritos.