Description
🌯 Enjoy a homemade version of the classic Enchirito with savory ground beef, refried beans, and melted cheddar cheese for a comforting meal.
🧀 This easy copycat recipe brings all the flavors of Taco Bell’s favorite dish right to your kitchen with simple ingredients and quick prep.
Ingredients
8 medium flour tortillas (soft taco size)
1 pound (450 g) ground beef
16 ounces (450 g) refried beans
½ cup (about ½ medium) finely diced onion (divided use)
28 ounces (800 ml) red enchilada sauce
8 ounces (225 g) shredded cheddar cheese (divided use, about 2 cups)
1 ounce (28 g) taco seasoning mix
¾ cup (180 ml) water
¼ cup (about 30 g) sliced black olives, for topping
Instructions
1. Microwave the flour tortillas wrapped in a damp paper towel for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no pink remains (about 8-10 minutes), breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess grease.
3. Add taco seasoning and water to the beef, stir, reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.
4. Warm refried beans and enchilada sauce separately.
5. Spread about 2 tablespoons of refried beans down the center of each tortilla. Top with ¼ cup of seasoned beef and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon diced onions. Roll tightly with seam side down.
6. Arrange rolled enchiritos in a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
7. Pour enchilada sauce generously over the enchiritos, then sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly on top.
8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes until cheese melts and sauce is bubbly. Alternatively, microwave individual enchiritos with sauce and cheese for 1-2 minutes until warmed.
9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced black olives.
Notes
🧀 Use finely shredded fresh cheddar cheese for better melting and flavor.
🍗 Substitute ground beef with chicken, turkey, pork, or chorizo for variety.
🌽 Avoid using corn tortillas to maintain the desired texture and integrity.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14-15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking or Microwaving
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchirito
- Calories: 422-445
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1764-1982 mg
- Fat: 23-24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 30-33 g
- Fiber: 5-6 g
- Protein: 22-23 g
Keywords: enchirito, copycat Taco Bell, homemade enchirito, cheesy enchirito