Description
The Enchirito That Grandma Asked For Twice is a comforting, flavorful Tex-Mex dish combining a soft flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef, beans, and cheese, topped with enchilada sauce and baked to bubbly perfection. A nostalgic family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 8 flour tortillas (6-inch size)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cups red enchilada sauce
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with chopped onion and garlic until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- Add cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the beef mixture. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Warm the refried beans slightly to make spreading easier.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of refried beans onto each tortilla, then add a generous amount of the beef mixture and a sprinkle of both cheeses. Roll up each tortilla tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour enchilada sauce evenly over the rolled tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese and olives if using.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add diced green chilies or jalapeños for extra heat.
- Serve with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 enchirito
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: enchirito, Tex-Mex casserole, baked enchiladas, ground beef enchiladas, family recipe