Wet burritos recipe

Updated on October 4th, 2025

Some recipes make you wonder how you ever missed them, and that’s exactly how this wet burritos recipe feels. It starts with soft flour tortillas filled with a seasoned beef and bean mixture, then everything gets covered in a warm chile sauce and melted cheese. The sauce is easy to make using enchilada sauce, tomato soup, and canned chili, and it ties the whole dish together beautifully. You can serve these burritos right out of the oven or top them with lettuce and tomato for a fresher finish, either way they always turn out comforting and full of flavor.

Why this recipe works

• Easy filling: Cooking the ground beef with refried beans and green chilies creates a smooth, flavorful filling that holds well inside the tortillas without falling apart.
• Rich sauce: Mixing enchilada sauce, chili, and tomato soup gives the topping a deep flavor and a creamy texture that coats the burritos perfectly.
• Simple assembly: Warming the tortillas before filling keeps them soft, which makes rolling and layering easy even if you’re making several at once.
• Cheesy topping: A generous sprinkle of Mexican cheese melts into the sauce, giving the burritos a gooey layer that makes each bite comforting and complete.
• Homestyle flavor: The blend of ingredients tastes like something made from scratch, yet it’s simple enough to prepare for any regular dinner at home.

Serving suggestions

• Family dinner: Serve the wet burritos with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and green onions for a full meal that everyone can enjoy.
• Weekend meal: Pair them with Mexican rice or corn on the cob to make it feel like a restaurant-style plate without much effort.
• Party platter: Line several burritos in a baking dish, pour the sauce over them, and let guests serve themselves during gatherings.
• Lunch idea: Make smaller burritos and pack them in containers for an easy, reheatable meal that still tastes fresh the next day.
• Comfort meal: Add a side of tortilla chips and salsa for a fun, cozy dinner that’s perfect for relaxing at home.

Wet burritos recipe

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Try this wet burritos recipe for a comforting Mexican-inspired dish covered in flavorful sauce and gooey cheese, perfect for dinner any night.

• Author: Bobby
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 1lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (4.5 ounces) can dice green chili peppers
• 1 (16 ounces) can refried beans
• 1 (15 ounces) can chili without beans
• 1 (10.75 ounces) can condense tomato soup
• 1 (10 ounces) can enchilada sauce
• 6 (12 inches) flour tortillas (warmed)
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 cup tomatoes (chopped)
• 1/2 cup green onions (chopped)

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Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat cook ground beef while chopping up with a spatula or spoon. Cook while chopping until browned. Add onion and cook until translucent. Drain the grease and season with garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in green chilies and refried beans. Mix until well blended. Turn off heat and keep warm.
2. In a medium saucepan combine chile without beans, tomato soup, and enchilada sauce. Cook until heated through and bubbling. Keep warm.
3. Place a warmed tortilla onto a platter, and spoon about a ½ cup of the ground beef mixture onto the center of the tortilla. Roll up the tortilla over the filling. Spoon a generous amount of the chile/enchilada sauce over the top of the burrito and sprinkle cheese over the top of the sauce.
4. Microwave for 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted. Top with lettuce, tomato, and green onions.

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 484
• Sugar: 8.2 g
• Sodium: 1494.3 mg
• Fat: 14.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 51.4 g
• Protein: 36.5 g
• Cholesterol: 69.6 mg