Grandma’s Legendary Enchirito Recipe
Grandma’s Legendary Enchirito is a comforting Tex-Mex classic featuring seasoned ground beef and refried beans, rolled in warm flour tortillas, topped with enchilada sauce and melted cheese. Baked to bubbly perfection and served with sour cream, this hearty dish delivers rich flavors that will have you licking the plate clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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Meat and Beans
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20 works best for flavor)
- 1 can (16 oz) refried beans (Rosarita traditional recommended)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade mix)
Tortillas and Cheese
- 6 medium flour tortillas (warmed to prevent cracking)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (divided)
Sauces and Toppings
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce (mild or hot)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
- 1/3 cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the Filling: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles. Once cooked through (5-7 minutes), drain excess fat leaving about a tablespoon. Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 30 seconds to bloom spices. Add the refried beans and mix until fully combined into a thick paste. If too dry, add a tablespoon of water or broth. Remove from heat and let the filling rest for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Enchiritos: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 baking dish. Warm tortillas for 15 seconds in microwave or in a dry skillet so they roll without cracking. Spoon about 1/3 cup of filling down the center of each tortilla, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of cheese, and roll tightly with ends tucked. Place them seam-side down in the baking dish in two rows of three.
- Bake and Serve: Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas, letting it drizzle down the sides. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and chopped onions over the top. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and slightly golden. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Top each enchirito with a dollop of sour cream and enjoy.
Notes
- Warming the tortillas is key to prevent them from cracking while rolling.
- Leaving a tablespoon of fat when draining beef adds flavor to the filling.
- Letting the filling rest off heat deepens the flavor and thickens the mixture.
- If you prefer spicier enchiritos, use hot enchilada sauce instead of mild.
- Use a 9×13 inch baking dish for a perfect fit of six enchiritos in two rows.
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