Beef And Bean Burritos Smothered With Red Chile Chimayo (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Burritos

01 - 6 Large flour tortillas
02 - 1 lb. Ground beef
03 - 1 ½ C. Mexican rice, cooked
04 - 1 packet taco seasoning
05 - 1 ½ C. Shredded Mexican cheese
06 - 1 can refried beans
07 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Chimayo Sauce

08 - ½ C. Red Chile Chimayo Powder
09 - 2 ½ C. Chicken broth
10 - 2 tsp. Minced garlic
11 - 1 tsp. Cumin
12 - 1 tsp. Mexican oregano
13 - 2 Tbsp. Canola oil
14 - ⅛ tsp. Cinnamon
15 - 1 Onion, chopped
16 - 1 tsp. Salt

→ For Serving

17 - Salsa
18 - Sour cream
19 - Fresh cilantro

# Instructions:

01 - Blend 1 cup of broth with chile powder in a mixing bowl and set aside.
02 - Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add oregano, cumin and cinnamon, cook 1 minute more.
03 - Add chile mixture and remaining broth. Season with salt and simmer on low for 20-30 minutes. Do not boil.
04 - Brown ground beef, drain excess grease. Add taco seasoning and beans, cook several minutes to combine.
05 - Warm tortillas in microwave covered with damp paper towel. Fill each with meat mixture, Mexican rice and cheese. Roll closed.
06 - Heat oil in skillet and fry burritos 2 at a time until browned and crispy.
07 - Cover burritos with Chimayo sauce. Serve with salsa, sour cream and cilantro.

# Notes:

01 - Sauce can be made ahead
02 - Warm tortillas prevent cracking
03 - Do not boil the sauce