Smothered Burrito with Green Chile Sauce

Instructions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
2. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
3. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the broth and simmer until slightly saucy. Remove from heat.
4. Warm the flour tortillas. Fill each with the beef mixture, roll tightly into burritos, and place seam-side down.
5. To make the green chile sauce, boil the tomatillos in water for about 8 minutes until softened. Drain.
6. Blend the tomatillos with roasted chiles, onion, garlic, broth, and salt until smooth.
7. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the green chile sauce, whisking constantly.
8. Simmer the sauce for 5–7 minutes until thick and creamy.
9. Place burritos on plates, pour green chile sauce generously over the top, and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
10. Allow the cheese to melt, then serve with fries and a fresh side salad.

Variations

• Use shredded chicken or carne asada instead of ground beef.
• Add refried beans or rice inside the burrito for extra heartiness.
• Make it spicier by adding serrano chiles to the sauce.
• Top with a fried egg for a classic breakfast-style smothered burrito.

Tips

• Roasting the chiles adds depth and smoky flavor to the sauce.
• Warm tortillas before filling to prevent cracking.
• For extra indulgence, bake the sauced burritos briefly until bubbly.
• This dish is best served immediately while hot and melty.