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Taco Bell Enchirito

  • Author: Chef Sara

Description

This Taco Bell-inspired Enchirito combines the best of enchiladas and burritos! It features a soft flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and onions, then rolled up, smothered in red enchilada sauce, and topped with melty cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1lb(450g) ground beef
  • 1packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2cupwater
  • 1/2cupdiced onion
  • 1can (15 oz) refried beans
  • 8small flour tortillas
  • 1can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
  • 1cupshredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
  • Sliced black olives (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Ground Beef:In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.Add the taco seasoning mix and water, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Add the taco seasoning mix and water, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Warm the Refried Beans:In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat the refried beans until warmed through for easy spreading.
  5. In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat the refried beans until warmed through for easy spreading.
  6. Assemble the Enchiritos:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).Spread a layer of refried beans down the center of each flour tortilla.Add a layer of the seasoned ground beef, followed by a sprinkle of diced onion.Roll up each tortilla like a burrito and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Spread a layer of refried beans down the center of each flour tortilla.
  9. Add a layer of the seasoned ground beef, followed by a sprinkle of diced onion.
  10. Roll up each tortilla like a burrito and place them seam-side down in a baking dish.
  11. Add Sauce and Cheese:Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, covering them completely.Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top and add sliced black olives, if desired.
  12. Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, covering them completely.
  13. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top and add sliced black olives, if desired.
  14. Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  15. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  16. Serve:Serve hot, and enjoy with a side of sour cream or guacamole if desired.
  17. Serve hot, and enjoy with a side of sour cream or guacamole if desired.

Notes

Customize the filling:Add jalapeños or extra onions for more flavor.
Make it spicier:Use a spicy enchilada sauce or add hot sauce to the beef mixture.
Storage:Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave or oven.

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Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/taco-bell-enchirito/