1. Cook the Filling (5 mins!)
Brown the beef in a skillet, drain fat, then stir in taco seasoning + water. Simmer 3 mins.
Mix in refried beans until creamy.
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2. Roll the Enchiritos
Warm tortillas (10 sec in microwave = flexible!).
Fill each with beef-bean mix + cheese, roll tightly (like a burrito).
3. Smother & Bake
Place rolls in a baking dish, cover with enchilada sauce.
Top with remaining cheese + olives.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 mins until bubbly.
4. Grandma’s Final Touch
Drizzle with extra sauce + sour cream, sprinkle cilantro.
Pro Tips for Enchirito Perfection
🔥 Steam tortillas first – Prevents cracking!
🔥 Make it spicy – Add jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
🔥 Freeze for later – Assemble unbaked, freeze, then bake when craving hits!
🔥 Crispy hack – Broil 1-2 mins at the end for bubbly, golden cheese.
Next-Level Variations
🧀 Queso Enchirito – Swap red sauce for cheesy queso blanco.
🌱 Vegan Magic – Use plant-based beef + dairy-free cheese.
🍗 Chipotle Chicken – Shredded chicken + chipotle sauce.
🥓 Breakfast Enchirito – Scrambled eggs + chorizo + salsa verde.
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