This enchilada-style ground beef burrito recipe is packed with seasoned ground beef, smothered in rich red enchilada sauce, and loaded with gooey melted cheese for the ultimate comfort food. Perfect as an easy weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing meal, this beef burrito recipe combines bold Mexican flavors with hearty ingredients for a delicious and satisfying dish the whole family will love.
Tacos and burritos instantly make me feel nostalgic, even though we didn’t have them much growing up. I actually hated ground beef because of the texture, and my mom was so patient! She never forced me to eat while I quietly melted cheese on a tortilla instead.
My biggest tip? Don’t stress about making separate meals or battles at the table. My parents just kept offering and waiting for me to try new things, and I turned out fine. Now, I offer my kids lots of toppings to make things less “gross” (looking at you, Grayson, and your avocado skepticism). I ask them to try one bite, then enjoy what they like, without catering to picky tastes every time. Mealtime should be peaceful and fun for everyone.
I’ve completely changed my mind about ground beef, and this recipe might be my favorite. These burritos are giant, filled with beef simmered in Dr. Pepper and Better Than Bouillon, and covered in a rich mix of red enchilada sauce, beef stock, and lots of melted cheese.
What are Enchilada Style Burritos?
Enchilada-style burritos are burritos that are covered in a red or green chile sauce and lots of cheese and then baked in the oven until the cheese is melted. They are also known as smothered burritos.
What Ingredients Do You Need for This Enchilada Style Ground Beef Burrito Recipe?
This recipe takes a few ingredients to make the ground beef extra flavorful and to take the sauce on top to the next level.
Ground Beef Filling
- Ground Beef: The main filling. Choose something with a little fat so it stays flavorful.
- Taco Seasoning: A wonderful mix of chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and oregano. Adds that classic, bold flavor everyone loves.
- Better than Beef Bouillon: My go-to for a big boost of rich flavor.
- Dr Pepper: My little secret, but it adds the best little hint of sweetness.
- Water: Just helps everything cook together nicely.
Sauce
- Butter: Starts the sauce with a rich, smooth base.
- Flour: Thickens it up so it sticks to the burritos just right.
- Beef Stock: Gives it a deep, savory flavor.
Craving something quick, healthy, and packed with flavor? This High-Protein Korean Beef with Cottage Cheese is your new go-to! Juicy, savory ground beef cooked in mouthwatering Korean-style pairs perfectly with creamy cottage cheese for a surprising twist. Ready in under 30 minutes, this nutrient-packed dish is perfect for fitness lovers and flavor seekers alike—comfort food meets clean eating!
I HATED cottage cheese as a kid, 100% because of texture. I mean, it is kinda weird, right? Now I love it though I will say all cottage cheese is not created equally. I love the fat free Good Culture brand in case you were wondering.
So, when all of this viral high protein bowl stuff started I was pretty skeptical of eating meat and cottage cheese together unless it was an Americanized lasagna or our Ravioli Lasagna, but just like my kid self, I was totally wrong! I love making all sorts of high protein with cottage cheese recipes, but none have hit the spot quite like this Quick Asian recipe!
We have taken our favorite Korean ground beef and made it into a cottage cheese bowl! If you are suffering from dinner decision fatigue and you’re looking for something quick and easy but still full of flavor, then try this healthy ground beef recipe!
Ingredient Breakdown
It sounds weird, I know. Meat and cottage cheese? But trust me—this combo hits every craving: creamy, savory, sweet, spicy, and fresh. It’s kind of like Korean bibimbap meets a protein bowl. You’ll need a few ingredients to make the sauce and then a few more components to make the bowl. Here is everything you’ll need:
For the Ground Beef
- Canola or Vegetable Oil: Helps cook and crisp the ground beef.
- Ground Beef: I like to use 80/20 or 85/15 for maximum flavor but if you want to go more lean, 90/10 will work great too.
- Garlic: Use fresh, minced garlic cloves.
- Soy Sauce: Adds rich, umami flavor to the sauce.
- Orange Juice: Adds bright, citrus flavor and freshly squeezed orange juice is preferred.
- Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and rich flavor.
- Sweet Chili Sauce: Adds a little heat and bold flavor.
- Toasted Sesame Oil: Adds that signature Asian flavor.
- Cornstarch: Helps thicken the sauce.
For the Bowl
- Cottage Cheese: I prefer the fat free small curd cottage cheese, but you can use any type of cottage cheese you want. I mentioned above that Good Culture brand is my favorite, especially for savory dishes.
- PRO TIP: If you can stand the texture of cottage cheese,