Busy Night Microwave Wet Burritos
Craving a hearty, homemade meal but short on time? These *Busy Night Microwave Wet Burritos* are the ultimate solution for quick and satisfying comfort food. Combining soft flour tortillas, creamy refried beans, your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef, and a generous drizzle of enchilada sauce, these wet burritos pack bold Tex-Mex flavors with minimal effort. Topped with gooey melted cheese and finished with fresh ingredients like chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and optional black olives and cilantro, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes without ever turning on the oven. Perfect for busy weeknights, this microwave-friendly dish serves four and delivers restaurant-quality results from the convenience of your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Flour tortillas
- 1 can (16 oz) Refried beans
- 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken or ground beef
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 can (10 oz) Enchilada sauce
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Chopped lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Sliced black olives (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Place the refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through, until warm and spreadable.
Lay out each flour tortilla on a flat surface. Spread a generous layer of warm refried beans down the center of each tortilla.
Top the beans with 1/2 cup of shredded chicken or ground beef and a sprinkle of shredded cheese (reserve about 1 cup of cheese for later).
Roll up each tortilla tightly into a burrito by folding in the sides and rolling from one end to the other.
Place the rolled burritos seam-side down in a large, microwave-safe dish. Ensure they are positioned close together to avoid unrolling.
Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the top of the burritos, making sure they are fully covered.
Sprinkle the reserved shredded cheese over the top of the sauce-covered burritos.
Cover the dish lightly with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap (leave a small vent for steam to escape).
Microwave the burritos on high for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the burritos are heated through. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave's power.
Carefully remove the dish from the microwave and let it sit for 1 minute before serving.
Serve the burritos topped with sour cream, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.9 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.1 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 643 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 5408 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.2 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.8 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 227.4 g | 455% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1928 mg | 148% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 3442 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
