Description
Smothered chile colorado burritos are a tantalizing comfort food, featuring tender beef enveloped in large flour tortillas and drenched in a smoky red sauce. This dish combines rich flavors with vibrant colors, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With minimal prep time and straightforward cooking steps, you can create a meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy the satisfying taste of these burritos, topped with cheese and optional sour cream, for a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 dried ancho chiles
- 2 dried guajillo chiles
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chiles: Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles. Toast in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Create the sauce: Soak toasted chiles in hot water for 30 minutes. Blend with onion, garlic, cumin, and beef broth until smooth.
- Cook the beef: Sear the chuck roast in a large pot over medium heat until browned on all sides; season with salt and pepper.
- Add sauce to beef: Pour blended sauce over the meat, cover, and simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the meat: Remove beef and shred it with two forks. Return to pot and stir with the sauce.
- Assemble burritos: On each tortilla, add shredded beef mixture and cheese; roll tightly and place seam-side down in an oven-safe dish.
- Bake burritos: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 15 minutes until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg