Jul 14 2026
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Burrito Colorado Recipe

Inspired by Guadalajara Family Mexican Restaurant
Time2h 30m
Serves4

Colorado classic. Beef braised in a mild red sauce, rice, and beans wrapped in a flour tortilla smothered in green chili, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream and guacamole. Muy Delicioso!

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Ingredients

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Beef and Sauce

Rice and Beans

Burrito Assembly

Method

Beef Preparation

  1. 1

    Brown the Beef

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Aromatics

    Remove the beef from the pot and set aside. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

  3. 3

    Make the Sauce

    Return the beef to the pot. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.

  4. 4

    Shred the Beef

    Once the beef is tender, remove it from the pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded beef to the pot and stir to combine with the sauce.

Rice and Beans Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine the long-grain rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

  2. 6

    Add the Beans

    Stir in the drained black beans into the cooked rice and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through. Season with salt if needed.

Burrito Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the Burritos

    Warm the flour tortillas in a pan or microwave until pliable. Lay out each tortilla and add a scoop of the shredded beef, a scoop of the rice and beans mixture, and a drizzle of green chili sauce.

  2. 8

    Add Toppings

    Top each burrito with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a generous spoonful of guacamole.

  3. 9

    Wrap the Burritos

    Fold the sides of the tortilla inward and then roll from the bottom up to enclose the filling. Place seam side down on a plate.

  4. 10

    Serve

    Serve the burritos warm, drizzled with extra green chili sauce if desired.

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