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Smothered Green Chile Bean Burritos

Smothered Green Chile Bean Burritos are hearty, cheesy, and packed with crispy tater tots, beef, and chili beans. Topped with creamy green chile sauce—perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 Burritos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Green Chile Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 8 ounces green chiles mild or hot
  • 1 garlic clove pressed
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
For Burritos:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups tater tots thawed
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey/plant-based option
  • 1 15.5 oz can chili beans
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • Optional Toppings:
  • Sour cream
  • Shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.
  • Hot sauce

Method
 

Make the Green Chile Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until translucent.
Sprinkle in flour, stir until onions are coated.
  1. Slowly whisk in broth. Add garlic, green chiles, oregano, and cumin. Simmer until thickened.
  2. Reduce heat to low and keep warm, stirring occasionally.
Cook the Tater Tots and Beef
  1. In a large skillet, melt butter and add thawed tater tots. Cook until crispy and golden. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain if needed.
  3. Add taco seasoning, chili beans, and the crispy tots back into the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through.
Assemble the Burritos
  1. Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
  2. Spoon filling into each tortilla. Add optional toppings if desired.
  3. Roll burritos tightly and toast them on a griddle until golden brown.
Smother and Serve
  1. Place burritos on plates, pour hot green chile sauce generously over the top.
  2. Add more toppings if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Crisp tater tots until golden for best texture.
Use hot or mild chiles to control spice level.
Toast burritos before smothering for an added crunch.