Copy Cat Taco Bell Enchirito Recipe

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4.60 from 54 votes

Remember the Enchiritos at Taco Bell back in the day? Soft flour tortillas wrapped around taco seasoned ground beef and refried beans, topped with a flavorful red enchilada sauce and melty cheese? It’s been a while since you could “make a run for the border” and order and Enchirito, but that’s okay – making them at home is so much better anyway. Especially with these great tips and tricks!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Restaurant Copy Cat Recipes

Cuisine: Mexican

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Servings:

Calories: 757kcal

Author: Michaela Kenkel

Equipment

Ingredients

1.5 pounds lean ground beef
1 small onion diced
1 packet taco seasoning
1 16 ounce can *refried beans
2 10 ounce cans of *red enchilada sauce
6 burrito sized flour tortillas
12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Optional Toppings: black olives green onions, sour cream, salsa, tomatoes (whatever you like!)

Instructions

Brown ground beef in a skillet with onion and salt & pepper to taste. Drain off any excess grease and mix in taco seasoning packet and 1/3 cup water, cover and simmer on low.
Warm refried beans (or make according to my Restaurant Style Refried Beans Recipe)
Place the tortillas between two damp paper towels and steam them in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
Spread a layer of refried beans into the center of one tortilla, add a layer of taco meat over the top of the beans, tuck the ends of the tortilla in and roll up, placing it seam side down on a microwave-safe plate.
Spoon red enchilada sauce over the top of the tortilla and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Place in the microwave and heat for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melty.
Top with your favorite toppings if desired.

Notes

Recipe for Restaurant Style Refried Beans

Recipe for Red Enchilada Sauce

To make a large batch, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare the Enchiritos as shown above, place them seam side down in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake the whole batch for about 5-8 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

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