CHILE COLORADO BURRITOS

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When I was growing up in Southern California, this was one of my favorite Mexican dishes. It's hard to find now that I live in the Midwest-except in my kitchen! -Kelly McCulley, Des Moines, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans, optional
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine beef, enchilada sauce and bouillon granules. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., Preheat oven to 425°. Using a slotted spoon, remove meat from sauce. Skim fat from sauce. If desired, spoon about 1/4 cup beans across center of each tortilla; top with 1/3 cup meat. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up., Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Pour 1 cup sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 31g protein.