How to Make the Best Wet Beef Burrito Recipe 

A delicious wet beef burrito recipe combines a traditional beef burrito with a flavorful wet sauce and melted cheese for a major upgrade.

Every great Mexican restaurant has a delicious wet beef burrito recipe on the menu. This is a super easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners when you are craving something amazing and short on time. It's a personal favorite that the whole family can enjoy!

What Makes a Delicious Wet Burrito

I love saucy wet burritos. Texas has them at every Mexican restaurant. It's a stick to your ribs, ultimate comfort food meal. This wet burrito recipe combines beef and refried beans with a tasty red enchilada sauce and tons of melted cheese. 

How to make the best version at home:

1. Cook the ground beef low and slow for a long time after browning the meat.
2. Don't be shy with a quality red sauce to pour over top.
3. Use plenty of cheese that you grate yourself for the best melty cheese results.

Smothered Burrito Ingredients

• Large Soft Flour Tortillas
• 1-2 Pounds Ground Beef
• ¼ Taco Seasoning
• 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese 
• 1 8 ounce can refried beans
• 1-2 15 ounce cans of your favorite enchilada sauce

Great toppings for your burritos after they come out of the oven include sour cream, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, green onions, or black olives. 

Baking Dish Options

You have two options for how to bake this wet beef burrito recipe.

1. You can bake them in small individual dishes.
2. You can use a large 9x9 or 9x13 sized dish if you want to make several all in one place.

How to Make the Wet Burrito

1. Cook your ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat just like you would for a traditional burrito. 
2. While you cook the meat mixture, preheat the oven to 350˚F and assemble the rest of the ingredients.
3. Roll up the burritos by placing a large flour tortilla on a cutting board. Add a large scoop of the ground beef mixture, refried beans if desired and sprinkle with cheese.
4. To fold the burrito, start by folding the sides of the tortilla on both sides halfway over the ground beef. Fold over the middle and roll up into a tight burrito. 
5. Take the filled burrito and place seam side down in a large baking dish. Pour your wet sauce over the top. 
6. Generously top the burritos with cheese and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese has melted completely.
7. Remove from the oven and serve. Try not to burn your mouth. 

Serving The Complete Meal 

After the burritos have baked in the oven and the cheese has melted, serve the burritos with sour cream and garnish with green onions, avocado, or minced fresh cilantro. Here a few other great Tex-Mex side dishes:

• Grilled Elote Salad
• Mexican Rice
• Pico de Gallo

Recipe Modifications and Substitutions

Substitute the flour for corn tortillas.

Leave our the refried beans or use black beans instead.

Make it spicy by adding hot sauce to the wet sauce.

Saving and Reheating Leftovers

You can save and reheat leftover wet burritos in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. When you are ready to reheat, use a medium heat setting on your microwave and heat for 60 seconds or until the center of the filling is warm. 

For the best results, pour more burrito sauce and add extra shredded cheese to the top to add back some new life.