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A few fried burritos on a plate stacked on top of each other with a few bites out of the top one.
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Fried Ground Beef Burritos

These fried ground beef burritos are beefy, cheesy, and zesty, with a creamy poblano cream sauce. They're stuffed to capacity, then fried to golden perfection.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Beef Burritos, Fried Burritos, Fried Ground Beef Burritos, Ground Beef Burritos
Servings: 12 Burritos

Ingredients

Ground Beef Mixture

Poblano Cream Sauce

  • 2 roasted poblanos, seeds removed, peeled
  • 1 roasted jalapenos, seeds removed
  • ½ cup onions, diced
  • 8 ounce green enchilada sauce
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Ground Beef Mixture

  • In a large frying pan, add ground beef, onions, jalapeno, and all the seasonings for the meat mixture.
  • Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onions and peppers are tender.
  • Drain any excess grease, if needed.

Poblano Cream Sauce

  • Wash and dry the peppers.
  • Using tongs, roast the poblano over a medium flame until the skin is charred and blistered.
  • Place in a sealable baggie or place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Let steam for 10 minutes, then remove the skin of both peppers.
  • Cut the stems off of the peppers, remove seeds, and place into a vitamix or blender.
  • Add diced onions, enchilada sauce, heavy cream, and red pepper flakes into the vitamix and blend until creamy.

Making the Burritos

  • Heat each tortilla on a pan or over the open flame until heated.
  • Place on a clean surface or a plate and add a layer of cheese.
  • Next, add a couple spoonfuls of meat mixture.
  • Add a tablespoon of poblano sauce over the meat mixture followed by more cheese.
  • Roll the tortilla up by folding in the sides first then take the end closest to you and fold over the mixture.
  • Tuck in the edges if needed, and roll into a burrito.
  • Set aside until all the tortillas are filled.
  • In a frying pan or skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Place two burritos into the hot oil and cook until golden on both sides.
  • Remove with tongs and place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like, sour cream, salsa, more cheese, diced avocado, cilantro, and more poblano sauce.

Notes

  • Wash your hands after handling hot peppers and never touch your face.
  • We recommend draining your beef mixture even if you don't see much oil. Beef renders fat, no matter how lean it is.
  • Be sure your oil is hot and work in small batches for the best tortilla texture.
  • It's important to let the peppers steam for at least 10 minutes, so the skins can loosen fully.