Try this Crock Pot Smothered Beef Burritos recipe
- Carbohydrate 28.8296933333333 g
- Cholesterol 171.09390175 mg
- Fat 50.0458417191667 g
- Fiber 8.39606642319759 g
- Protein 56.6371553129167 g
- Saturated Fat 23.25235538325 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (467g)
- Sodium 1573.20545773611 mg
- Sugar 20.4336269101358 g
- Trans Fat 5.277382781875 g
- Calories 801 calories
Step-by-step
- Cut the roast into 1 to 2 inch cubes, trimming off as much fat as you can.
- Place the beef into a crock pot and add the enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, garlic, and bouillon cubes.
- Give it a good stir, cover and cook on low 7-8 hours. (or high for 3-4 hours).
- Check the beef and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the beef is cooked, turn on the broiler in your oven.
- Warm up refried beans in the microwave in a microwave safe dish.
- Spoon a couple tablespoons of beans on each tortilla.
- Remove some beef from the crock pot with a slotted spoon and place on top of the beans.
- Fold the burrito up, top with some sauce from the crock pot and then add cheese on top.
- Place under the broiler till the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Enjoy!
Controlling Fat and Fiber
Trimming visible fat from a chuck roast before cubing prevents excessive greasiness in the final sauce, as rendered animal fat will otherwise pool on top of the liquid. For gluten-free requirements, substitute corn tortillas for flour varieties, though warming them first prevents tearing when rolling. To reduce sodium, replace commercial beef bouillon cubes with low-sodium beef broth or water seasoned with smoked paprika and cumin.
The Mechanics of Slow Cooking
Cube the chuck roast uniformly into pieces measuring one to two inches so heat penetrates evenly over the seven to eight hour cooking window on low. Bouillon cubes require adequate liquid to dissolve fully, which is provided here by the enchilada sauce and moisture from the diced green chiles and onions. When shredding, discard any remaining cartilage or hard connective tissue that failed to melt during the simmer.
Broiling and Make-Ahead Habits
Operating an oven broiler requires close visual monitoring; position the baking sheet six inches from the heating element and watch for the cheddar cheese to bubble and brown in approximately three to four minutes. Assembled unbaked burritos tolerate refrigeration for up to twenty-four hours when tightly wrapped in plastic film, or freezing for two months before baking.
