Description
A comforting and delicious Enchirito recipe that combines seasoned beef, creamy refried beans, and gooey cheeses, all enveloped in soft tortillas and smothered in flavorful enchilada sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb Ground Beef, lean preferred
- 1 can Refried Beans (16 oz)
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning or homemade
- 1/4 cup Water
- 6 Flour Tortillas, large, burrito-size
- 1 can Red Enchilada Sauce (10 oz)
- 1 1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped Onions (optional)
- Black Olives, sliced (optional)
- Sour Cream, for serving
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain off excess fat.
- Add beans and seasoning: Stir in the refried beans, taco seasoning, and water. Cook until heated through.
- Assemble the enchiritos: Place a portion of the beef mixture onto each tortilla. Roll up and place seam-side down in a 9×13 baking dish.
- Top with sauce and cheese: Pour the enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with both types of shredded cheese.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with optional toppings like chopped onions, black olives, and a dollop of sour cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchirito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
