Smothered Burritos

Smothered Burritos

Ingredients

Spice Blend

•     3 ½ tablespoons chili powder
•     2 teaspoons ground cumin
•     2 teaspoons onion powder
•     2 teaspoons Mexican oregano, crushed
•     1 teaspoon garlic powder
•     1 teaspoon salt
•     1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
•     1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Meat

•     1 1/4 pound ground beef
•     1 medium onion, medium diced
•     3 cloves garlic. minced
•     3 tablespoons Spice Blend, recipe included
•     1/4 cup tomato paste
•     2 cups unsalted beef stock

For the Spicy Gravy

•     4 tablespoons butter
•     4 tablespoons flour
•     2 cups unsalted beef stock
•     1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
•     1 teaspoon sugar
•     3 ½ tablespoons Spice Blend. recipe included

Additional Ingredients for the Burritos

•     1 15 ounce black beans, rinsed and drained
•     1 1/2 cups prepared Cilantro Lime Rice, see notes, Mexican rice (see notes), or plain,      cooked white rice
•     6 large 10-inch burrito-style tortillas
•     12 ounces Colby-jack cheese, grated

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