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Creamy Chile Colorado Burritos

Creamy Chile Colorado Burritos
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Creamy Chile Colorado Burritos are a comforting Mexican-inspired meal featuring slow-cooked tender beef simmered in a rich, smoky, and creamy red chile sauce. Wrapped in warm flour tortillas with melted Mexican cheese and fresh toppings, these burritos offer bold, layered flavors and a velvety texture that is perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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Beef and Sauce Ingredients

  • 2–3 lbs chuck roast or stew beef, cut into chunks
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • 2 dried ancho chiles
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream

Tortillas and Fillings

  • 6–8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican melting cheese (Oaxaca or Chihuahua)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
  • Optional fresh toppings: diced onions, lime wedges, crumbled queso fresco

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chile Colorado Sauce: Toast the dried guajillo and ancho chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove stems and seeds, then soak the chiles in hot water for 20 minutes until softened. Blend the softened chiles with sautéed onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and beef broth until smooth to create the rich, smoky sauce.
  2. Slow Cook the Beef: In a hot skillet, brown the chuck roast chunks on all sides to lock in juices. Transfer the beef to a slow cooker or heavy pot, pour the chile Colorado sauce over it, then simmer gently for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is tender enough to shred easily.
  3. Shred and Mix: Remove the beef from the pot and shred using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the sauce, stir in the Mexican crema or sour cream, and cook briefly over low heat until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
  4. Assemble the Burritos: Warm the flour tortillas until soft and pliable. Spoon generous portions of the creamy beef filling down the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese and add any fresh toppings you prefer. Fold the sides and roll tightly to enclose the filling securely.
  5. Melt and Serve: Place the assembled burritos seam-side down in a hot skillet or bake in the oven briefly until the cheese inside melts and the tortillas Toast lightly. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Toast chiles to intensify their smoky flavor and aroma before blending.
  • Use low and slow cooking for tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef texture.
  • Add crema gradually to balance creaminess without overpowering chile flavor.
  • Warm tortillas well to prevent tearing while rolling.
  • Use fresh toppings like lime and cilantro to brighten flavor and add freshness.

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Keywords: Creamy Chile Colorado Burritos, Mexican beef burritos, slow cooked beef, red chili sauce, Mexican comfort food

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