Description
Recreate the classic Taco Bell Enchirito at home with this easy and delicious recipe. Flavorful seasoned beef, creamy refried beans, and gooey cheese wrapped in a warm tortilla and smothered in red enchilada sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the seasoned beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
For assembling:
- 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onions (optional)
- Nonstick spray or a drizzle of oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess grease, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare the beans: Warm the refried beans in a saucepan or microwave until spreadable.
- Assemble: Lightly grease a baking dish. Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom. To assemble each Enchirito, spread a layer of refried beans onto a tortilla, add a scoop of seasoned beef, and a small amount of chopped onions if using. Roll the tortilla and place it seam-side down in the dish. Repeat with all tortillas.
- Bake: Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra onions or a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
- Use mild or hot enchilada sauce based on your spice preference.
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter version.
- Freeze leftovers individually for a quick meal later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchirito
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
