Crock Pot Smothered Burritos will be a family favorite. Tender beef smothered with cheese and more makes this meal so flavorful. The slow cooker makes it super easy! It’s a win all around.
As a busy mom of 8 kids, I rely on crock pot beef recipes. Dinner is cooking while I am away and everyone comes home to a home cooked meal. These burritos are everyone’s favorite because of how they taste and how filling they are.
If you are looking for new Mexican Crock Pot Recipes check out these – Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl Recipe, Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Recipe, and Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Recipe.
For another easy idea, try this Frozen Burrito Casserole.
Why We Love This Recipe
These smothered burritos are always on the menu when we celebrate Cinco de Mayo or for our Game Day Gatherings. The ingredients are simple and the slow cooker does all the work. The meat is cooked tender and juicy for a crowd pleasing burrito.
We love to serve with Best Mexican White Cheese Dip with chips and Mexican Rice for an easy dinner idea.
Ingredients
- Beef Stew Meat – You can also use a chuck roast.
- Red Enchilada sauce – Make Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe with simple ingredients
- Taco Seasoning – Learn how to make homemade taco seasoning or use packet
- Refried Beans – Make Easy Crockpot Refried Beans with this easy recipe.
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Variations Ideas
- Tortillas – We have only used regular flour tortillas in this recipe. But if you prefer you can use a low carb option or try it with corn.
- Cheese – Make this recipe with different types of cheeses. Add in shredded mozzarella or Colby Monterrey Jack are great variations.
- Seasoning – We love using the taco seasoning blend, but you can also add in seasoning that you prefer. Chili powder, garlic, and cumin combination always give it the best Mexican Food Flavor.
- Toppings – These burritos are even better with your favorite toppings. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa.
How to Make Smothered Burritos in the Crock Pot
Step 1 – Add the beef, enchilada sauce, green chiles, onion, taco seasoning, salt and pepper to the crock pot.
Step 2 – Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Step 3 – Warm the refried beans in the microwave. Place a spoonful amount of refried beans on each tortilla.
Step 4 – Then top with the beef from the crock pot and sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
Step 5 – Roll the burritos tightly. Empty all the remaining sauce from the crock pot and place the burritos in the crock pot.
Step 6 – Drizzle the sauce over the top of the burritos and cover with all the remaining shredded cheese. Cook on high for 20 minutes to warm the burritos and melt the cheese. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Cooking Time – Cooking time may vary depending on your slow cooker and the type of meat you use. You will know that your meat is cooked when it shreds easily.
- Filling the Tortillas – Evenly distribute the beef mixture on to each flour tortilla. Make sure to not overfill so that you are able to tightly roll the burritos.
- Shredded Cheese – For the best taste and for the best melty cheese, we recommend shredded cheese from a hunk. Pre-shredded cheese has added ingredients and may not melt as well.
Serving Suggestions
Serve it with our easy Spanish rice recipe and you have a complete dinner for a busy weeknight meal.
It is so easy and helpful for busy weeknights. You can also use brown rice. Learn how to cook brown rice in the microwave for a quick side.
We have also used this Delicious Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe. There are lots of delicious options. Another great idea is Crock Pot Refried Beans. They are so easy in the slow cooker and really tasty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can substitute chicken for the beef. Just use 1.5 lbs of cooked chicken and make sure to shred the chicken first. This is delicious and another great option for the enchiladas. Learn How to Shred Chicken with a stand mixer. This recipe is so easy to switch things up. Just use what you have. The great thing about this recipe is how versatile it is.
Smothered burrito means that a beef or bean burrito is wrapped in a flour tortilla and covered with red enchilada sauce and melted cheese. You may also have heard it called a wet burrito.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to reheat, this beef burrito reheats well in the microwave in 1 minute intervals.
You can also bake the burritos if you prefer. Place them in a 9X13 baking dish, drizzle the enchilada sauce over the top of the burritos. Then top with the shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes until burritos are cooked through and cheese is melted.
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Crock Pot Smothered Burritos
Ingredients
- 2 lb. Stew Meat
- 1 can Red Enchilada sauce 28 oz.
- 1 can Green Chiles 4 oz.
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 tsp Taco Seasoning
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 6 Burrito Size Flour Tortillas
- 1 can Refried Beans (16 oz.)
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
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Instructions
- Add the beef, enchilada sauce, green chiles, onion, taco seasoning, salt and pepper to the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Warm the refried beans in the microwave. Place a spoonful amount of refried beans on each tortilla.
- Top with the beef from the crock pot and sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
- Roll the burritos tightly. Empty all the remaining sauce from the crock pot to a separate bowl and place the burritos in the crock pot.
- Drizzle the sauce over the top of the burritos and cover with all the remaining shredded cheese.
- Cook on high for 20 minutes to warm the burritos and melt the cheese. Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes
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Thank you for catching that! The diced tomatoes with green chiles should be just green chies. We’ll review the recipe card and get it corrected.
These are delicious to eat. Even my finicky granddaughter eats them. I am thinking of using ground turkey meat as I am on a special diet due to my health. I will let you know how that turns out.
Thanks for cooking this recipe and leaving such a positive comment. I can’t wait to hear how the ground turkey is in this recipe!
Can ground beef be used instead of stew meat?
I haven’t tested that but I think it would work great. I would use 2 pounds ground beef and brown and drain the ground beef before adding it to the crock pot. Let me know how it turns out!
Kudos for sharing a yummy recipe for us. Not only did my hubby and I enjoy them but I then shared with my bestie and her sister. Living in AZ. we eat a lot of mexican food, and these were soooooo good! Easy to make. A winner for sure. Making them for the second time right now.
Are these able to be frozen?
Yes you can freeze them.
Could you use green enchilada sauce instead of red?
Yes, that would be delicious too.
Could you freeze premade burritos before cooking?
Yes you can.
These burritos are full of flavor and were a hit with my family! This is a great tasting, easy crockpot recipe that will be on regular rotation.