Cheesy Potato Burritos Comfort Meal Recipe
This Cheesy Potato Burritos Comfort Meal combines crispy tater tots, seasoned ground beef, and a melty blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Finished with a drizzle of smoky chipotle sauce and a dollop of sour cream, these burritos are baked to gooey perfection and garnished with fresh tomatoes, green onions, and cilantro for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 burritos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 pound ground beef (or substitute with ground turkey or plant-based alternative)
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Toppings
- 1/4 cup Taco Bell chipotle sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Diced tomatoes (optional, for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
- Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Assembly
- 6 large flour tortilla wraps
Instructions
- Prepare Tater Tots: Preheat the oven and cook the frozen tater tots according to package instructions until golden and crispy to achieve a crunchy texture that will complement the filling.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook thoroughly until no longer pink, then drain any excess grease to keep the dish healthier.
- Combine Filling Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix the cooked ground beef with the crispy tater tots (slightly crushed for texture), shredded cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave them for 10-15 seconds to make them pliable and easier to fold without cracking.
- Assemble Burritos: Spoon a generous amount of the filling mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Drizzle each with chipotle sauce, then add a dollop of sour cream for creaminess.
- Fold Burritos: Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then fold the bottom up and roll tightly to form a burrito that holds all ingredients securely.
- Bake Burritos: Place burritos seam side down in a baking dish. Sprinkle extra shredded cheese over the top. Bake in a preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles, creating a gooey finish.
- Serve: Remove burritos from the oven and garnish with diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and cilantro if desired. Serve hot with extra sour cream and chipotle sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle sauce to control spiciness.
- For extra crispiness, slightly crush the tater tots before mixing with other ingredients.
- Use gluten-free tortillas to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Leftover burritos can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.
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