The Legendary Enchirito 🌯🔥
This is the exact recipe that won over a 92-year-old grandma—twice! A hearty, saucy, cheesy mashup of enchiladas and burritos, just like the old-school Taco Bell classic (but better).
🍽️ Ingredients
For the Filling:
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1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
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1 (16 oz) can refried beans (traditional or black bean style)
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1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade blend)
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¼ cup water
For Assembly:
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6 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
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1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce (or homemade)
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional Toppings:
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Chopped onions
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Sliced black olives
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Sour cream
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Diced tomatoes
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Fresh cilantro
👵🏻 Grandma-Approved Instructions
1. Cook the Filling
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Brown ground beef in a skillet; drain fat.
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Stir in refried beans, taco seasoning, and water. Simmer 5 mins until thick.
2. Assemble the Enchiritos
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Warm tortillas slightly (to prevent tearing).
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Spread 2 tbsp enchilada sauce down the center of each tortilla.
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Add a heaping ½ cup of beef-bean mixture, then sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
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Roll up tightly (like a burrito) and place seam-side down in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Sauce & Cheese
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Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top.
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Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese and olives/onions (if using).
4. Bake
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Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 mins.
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Uncover, bake 5–10 more mins until bubbly.
5. Serve
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Top with sour cream, cilantro, or extra cheese.
💡 Why Grandma Loved It
✔ Perfect balance: Not too saucy, not too dry.
✔ Melty cheese pull: The Jack cheese makes it next-level.
✔ Customizable: Add rice, green chiles, or spicy sauce!
🍴 Pro Tips
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Freezer-friendly: Assemble unbaked, freeze, then bake later (add 10–15 mins).
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Crispy version: Broil 2–3 mins at the end.
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Vegetarian? Use plant-based beef and beans.
This is comfort food magic—simple, nostalgic, and guaranteed to satisfy. 😊
Fun fact: The name “Enchirito” comes from enchilada + burrito! 🌯➕🌶️