Description
Mexican-inspired Taco Bell Enchirito blends zesty flavors in a comforting rolled tortilla packed with seasoned beef, beans, and melted cheese. Homemade magic brings restaurant-style satisfaction straight to home kitchens with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz, 425g) refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
- 1 can (10 oz, 285g) red enchilada sauce
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet (1 oz, 28g) taco seasoning mix
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup diced onion
Garnish:
- Sliced black olives (optional)
Instructions
- Transform ground beef into a savory filling by sautéing in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly browned, then drain excess fat and incorporate taco seasoning with water, allowing the mixture to simmer and absorb flavors completely.
- Gently warm refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat, creating a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Lay tortillas flat and create a central stripe of warmed refried beans, ensuring even distribution across the surface.
- Layer seasoned beef directly atop the bean foundation, then scatter finely chopped onions for additional texture and zest.
- Carefully roll each tortilla, meticulously tucking in sides to create a compact, sealed enchilada, positioning them seam-side down in a prepared baking dish.
- Cascade red enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, ensuring complete coverage and moistness.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese across the sauced enchiritos, creating a potential for golden, melted perfection.
- Preheat oven to 350F and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for cheese to transform into a bubbling, slightly golden blanket.
- Extract from oven and embellish with optional garnishes like sour cream dollops and sliced black olives for a final flourish.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adjusting your taco seasoning or adding hot sauce for spice lovers.
- Use lean ground beef or swap with ground turkey for a healthier protein option.
- Prepare beans from scratch for a more authentic and fresher taste, reducing sodium compared to canned refried beans.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using corn tortillas and checking seasoning ingredients for potential wheat-based additives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg