Description
These Cheesy Potato Burritos combine crispy tater tots, seasoned ground beef, and a blend of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Topped with chipotle sauce and sour cream, they make a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.
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
- 6 large flour tortilla wraps
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream (plus extra for serving)
- 1/4 cup Taco Bell chipotle sauce, adjust to taste (plus extra for serving)
- Optional: Diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Tater Tots: Preheat the oven according to the tater tots packaging. Bake the tater tots until they are golden and crispy, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then drain excess grease from the pan.
- Combine Filling: In a large mixing bowl, add the browned ground beef, slightly crushed crispy tater tots, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 10-15 seconds until they are soft and pliable to prevent cracking during assembly.
- Assemble Burritos: Spoon a generous amount of the filling onto the center of each tortilla. Drizzle with Taco Bell chipotle sauce and add a dollop of sour cream on top.
- Roll Burritos: Fold the sides of each tortilla over the filling, then fold the bottom up and roll tightly to secure the contents inside.
- Bake Burritos: Place the burritos seam-side down in a baking dish. Sprinkle extra shredded cheese on top and bake in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the burritos from the oven. Garnish with optional diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, and cilantro, if desired. Serve hot with extra sour cream and chipotle sauce on the side.
Notes
- You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or a plant-based alternative for a lighter or vegetarian option.
- Adjust chipotle sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- Make sure tater tots are crispy before mixing to maintain texture.
- For meal prep, assemble burritos and store them before baking; reheat in the oven to melt cheese before serving.
- If you prefer, add additional toppings like avocado slices or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
