Description
These Chile Colorado Burritos are a delicious Mexican dish featuring tender beef cooked in a flavorful chile sauce, wrapped in warm tortillas with melted cheese. Perfect for a comforting meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chile Sauce:
- 6 dried guajillo chiles (stems and seeds removed)
- 2 dried ancho chiles (stems and seeds removed)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 small white onion (quartered)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
For the Burritos:
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chile Sauce: Simmer guajillo and ancho chiles, then blend with beef broth, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and salt.
- Cook the Beef: Sear seasoned beef cubes, then add the chile sauce and simmer until tender and thickened.
- Assemble the Burritos: Fill tortillas with beef and cheese, roll into burritos, and place in a baking dish.
- Bake: Top with more cheese and bake until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- You can make the beef and sauce ahead of time—it tastes even better the next day.
- For a spicier version, add a dried arbol chile or two to the sauce.
- Serve with Mexican rice, refried beans, or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
