Beef and Bean Burritos Smothered with Red Chile Chimayo

Here’s a delicious Beef and Bean Burritos Smothered with Red Chile Chimayo recipe you can make at home — hearty, flavorful, and inspired by New Mexican cuisine. The star of the show is the Red Chile Chimayo sauce, a rich and earthy chile-based sauce that gives these burritos their authentic “smothered” finish. Life’s A Tomato+1

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🥩 Beef and Bean Burritos Smothered with Red Chile Chimayo

🍴 Servings: ~6 burritos

⏱ Total Time: ~1 hour

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🧂 Ingredients

For the Burritos

• 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef

• 1 packet taco seasoning

• 1 (16 oz) can refried beans

• 6 large (12-inch) flour tortillas

• 1½ cups cooked Mexican rice

• 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese (cheddar or blend)

• Vegetable oil (for pan-frying)

• Optional toppings: cilantro, sour cream, salsa, sliced avocado Life’s A Tomato+1

For the Red Chile Chimayo Sauce

• ½ cup pure Chimayo red chile powder

• 2½ cups chicken or vegetable broth

• 2–3 tbsp canola or vegetable oil

• 1 small white onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp cumin seeds, toasted and ground

• 1 tsp Mexican oregano

• ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp salt Life’s A Tomato+1

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🔥 Instructions

🥣 Make the Red Chile Chimayo Sauce

1. In a bowl, whisk 1 cup of the broth into the Chimayo chile powder until smooth and no lumps remain. Just Mexican Food

2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté ~5 mins until softened. Just Mexican Food

3. Stir in garlic and cook 1–2 more minutes. Just Mexican Food

4. Add cumin, oregano, and cinnamon; stir for ~2 minutes to bloom the spices. Just Mexican Food

5. Pour in the chile/broth mixture and the remaining broth; stir and bring to a gentle simmer (don’t boil). Just Mexican Food

6. Season with salt and simmer on low for 20–30 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Keep warm. Just Mexican Food

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🌯 Prepare the Burrito Filling

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, crumble and cook the ground beef until browned. Life’s A Tomato

2. Stir in the taco seasoning. Life’s A Tomato

3. Add refried beans and heat through until creamy. Remove from heat. Life’s A Tomato

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🌮 Assemble and Finish

1. Warm the tortillas: Microwave covered with a damp paper towel for ~30 seconds to soften. Life’s A Tomato

2. Place about ⅙ of the beef/bean mixture in the center of each tortilla. Add a scoop of rice and sprinkle with cheese. Life’s A Tomato

3. Roll up burritos: fold sides in, then roll tightly from the bottom. Life’s A Tomato

4. Heat a bit of oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry burritos seam-side down in batches, turning until all sides are golden. Life’s A Tomato

5. Place cooked burritos on a plate or in a baking dish and spoon warm Red Chile Chimayo sauce over the top. Just Mexican Food

6. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, salsa, and avocado if you like. Life’s A Tomato

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🍽 Tips

• Use authentic Chimayo red chile powder if possible — it’s smokier and richer than typical chile powders. Easy DIY Recipes

• You can make the sauce ahead of time; it keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Just Mexican Food

• For extra texture contrast, try finishing burritos under a broiler with cheese before adding sauce. Life’s A Tomato

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Enjoy these smothered burritos with big bold Southwest flavor — rich, earthy, and perfect for a satisfying meal! 🌶️🌯