Enchiritos

 

I remember these from years ago when my mom and I would go to town shopping.  It was our favorite thing to order on the Taco John's menu. We would order inside, then go outside and sit in the car to eat.  You can't get these anymore at the restaurants, but you can easily make your own at home. You need only a few simple ingredients to make this delicious meal. . . Beef, taco seasoning, refried beans, cheese and red enchilada sauce.

Ingredients

2 lbs. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 pkg. taco seasoning, or 6 Tbs. homemade taco seasoning
1/4 c. water
1 (14 oz.) can refried beans
1/2 Tbs. homemade taco seasoning or packaged taco seasoning
2 Tbs. sour cream
2 (10 oz.) cans red enchilada sauce
8 to 10 large burrito size flour tortillas
2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
sour cream, and/or sliced olives

Directions

In a cast iron skillet, brown the ground beef and onion, over medium high heat.  Drain off excess grease.

Stir in the taco seasoning packets, or your homemade taco seasoning and water. Simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until most of the water has evaporated away. Turn off the heat and set aside. 

In a saucepan, add refried beans, 2 tablespoon sour cream and the 1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning.  Heat the mixture over low heat until hot, stirring frequently.

For each enchirito, warm the flour tortilla in the microwave or in a skillet. Do not overheat them. You want them to be very pliable.  Place 2 tablespoons refried beans down the middle of the warmed tortilla and spread it out slightly. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the ground beef over the top of the refried beans. Sprinkle some cheese over the top of the meat and some raw onions if desired. Pour about 3 teaspoons of the red enchilada sauce over the top of the cheese. Roll the tortilla from front to back and place the seam side down on a microwave safe dish.  Pour enchilada sauce over the burrito. You can use as much or as little of the enchilada sauce as you like.  Top with shredded cheddar cheese. 

Microwave for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the enchirito is heated through.

Top with sour cream and sliced olives if desired.

Serve and enjoy!