Description
This Cheesy Potato Burritos Comfort Meal offers a delicious combination of crispy tater tots, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheeses wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Baked to perfection with extra cheese on top, these hearty burritos make for a satisfying and flavorful meal perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or 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
- 1/2 cup sour cream (plus extra for serving)
- 1/4 cup Taco Bell chipotle sauce (plus extra for serving)
- 6 large flour tortilla wraps
Optional Garnishes
- Diced tomatoes
- Chopped green onions
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Tater Tots: Preheat the oven following the instructions on the tater tots package. Bake the tater tots until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Cook and Season the Beef: Place a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Cook until fully browned and drain any excess grease from the meat.
- Mix the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef with the crispy tater tots, slightly crushing the tots. Add the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave them for about 10-15 seconds until they become pliable. This process helps prevent the tortillas from cracking when rolling the burritos.
- Assemble the Burritos: Place a generous spoonful of the meat and tater tot mixture in the center of each warm tortilla. Drizzle with the chipotle sauce and add a dollop of sour cream on top of the filling.
- Fold the Burritos: Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then fold up the bottom and roll tightly to secure the contents inside the burrito.
- Bake with Cheese: Arrange the assembled burritos in a baking dish. Sprinkle extra shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the top. Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the burritos from the oven and garnish with diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately with extra sour cream and chipotle sauce on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or a plant-based meat alternative for a different variation.
- Make sure not to overcook tater tots when reheating after mixing to keep them crispy.
- Warm tortillas properly to prevent cracking when rolling.
- Feel free to add other toppings like avocado, jalapeños, or lettuce for added flavor and texture.
- Use mild or extra hot chipotle sauce depending on your preferred spice level.
- Leftover burritos can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the oven or microwave.
