Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 lb

ground beef

0.25 cup

onion

chopped

12 ounce

refried beans

2 ounce

canned chopped green chili peppers

chopped

20 ounce

enchilada sauce

9 unit

flour tortillas

12 ounce

cheddar cheese

grated

Step 1
~3 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~3 min

Grease the bottom of a 9x11 inch baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~3 min

In a medium skillet, brown ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is cooked through and the onion is softened.

Step 4
~3 min

Stir in the refried beans, chopped green chili peppers, and one can of enchilada sauce into the beef mixture. Heat until warm and well combined.

Step 5
~3 min

Spoon 3-4 tablespoons of the meat mixture onto each flour tortilla.

Step 6
~3 min

Sprinkle each tortilla with cheddar cheese, reserving 6 oz for topping.

Step 7
~3 min

Fold the tortilla around the filling.

Step 8
~3 min

Place the filled and folded tortillas seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~3 min

Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and tortillas until all are filled.

Step 10
~3 min

Pour the remaining can of enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiritos.

Step 11
~3 min

Sprinkle the remaining grated cheddar cheese over the top of the enchiritos.

Step 12
~3 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the enchiritos are heated through.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a dollop of sour cream or guacamole before serving.

Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of Mexican rice and beans.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Guacamole
Sour Cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Popular dish in Mexican cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Fiestas

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Weeknight
Party

Popularity Score

65/100

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