🌯 Copycat Taco Bell Enchirito
🍽️ Servings: 4
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🧂 Ingredients:
For the Filling:
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1 lb ground beef
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1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
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1/2 cup water
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1 cup refried beans (canned or homemade)
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1/4 cup finely diced white onion
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4–6 small flour tortillas (6–8 inch)
For the Sauce:
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1 (10 oz) can mild red enchilada sauce
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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Optional: a pinch of cumin or chili powder for extra depth
Toppings:
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1 to 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend
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Optional: sliced olives, extra diced onion, sour cream
🔪 Instructions:
1. Cook the Beef:
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In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat.
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Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water.
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Simmer until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
2. Heat the Beans:
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In a small saucepan or microwave, heat refried beans until warm and spreadable.
3. Assemble the Enchiritos:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
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On each tortilla:
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Spread a line of refried beans
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Add seasoned beef
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Sprinkle with a little diced onion
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Roll up like a burrito (ends open), and place seam-side down in the dish.
4. Smother & Bake:
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Pour enchilada sauce generously over the top of all the rolled tortillas.
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Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
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Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes, or until hot and melty.
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Remove foil and broil for 2–3 minutes if you want bubbly cheese on top.
5. Serve:
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Garnish with more onions, black olives, or a dollop of sour cream.
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Serve hot with rice, chips, or Taco Bell-style Mexican rice.
✅ Tips:
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Use mild enchilada sauce for authentic Taco Bell flavor.
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For a more classic texture, steam the tortillas lightly before filling to make them pliable.
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Make it ahead: You can assemble and refrigerate, then bake when ready.
Would you like a homemade Taco Bell-style red sauce recipe or a version with chicken?