Taco Bell Enchirito – Copycat Recipe

Taco Bell Enchirtio can be found on the Taco Bell Secret Menu. You can recreate this favorite Taco Bell recipe now with this copycat version.

The enchirito is possibly the most desired ex-menu item at Taco Bell. The enchirito is so good, you might just luck out by straight-up asking the cashier for one, even if it’s not actually on the written menu.

It could be on Taco Bell’s secret menu, and the cashier might even have a button for it. Or, they might just know how to make it and just do it for you. Even if you live far away from a Taco Bell, you can recreate this favorite Taco Bell recipe at home with this copykat version.

The On and Off Enchirito Story

One of the things I love about Taco Bell is the way they come up with new ideas, and the enchirito is a perfect example of their creativity. As the name suggests, it was designed to be a combination of an enchilada and a burrito.

The Taco Bell enchirito made its debut in the 1970s. Then it was advertised as a special corn tortilla filled with ground beef, pinto beans, and onions, and topped with red sauce, cheese, and olives. It was removed from the menu in 1993 and then brought back again with a couple of changes. The corn tortilla was switched to a white wheat tortilla, and they removed the olive slices from the top. This was again excommunicated from the main menu in 2013.

What Makes This CopyKat Enchirito so Special?

This is a tortilla filled with refried beans, ground seasoned beef, and red sauce and topped with cheese and chopped onions. I love to heat these up in the oven and let the cheese brown just a bit.

You won’t want to miss this delicious Taco Bell treat.

The Sauce – I think the sauce really makes the difference in this recipe. The original Taco Bell sauce has good flavor and just the right amount of spice without being overly hot.

You may even want to double the portion of the sauce so you will some on hand to pour over tacos or to use with your other favorite Mexican recipes. I love to use this sauce when I make homemade nachos.

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Taco Bell Enchirito - Copycat Recipe

Recreate this Taco Bell Classic at home. 

4.72 from 14 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Taco Bell Recipes

Servings: 4

Calories: 678kcal

Author: Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

Beef Recipe

• 1 1/2 tablespoons masa harina
• 4 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
• 1 1/3 pounds ground chuck

Sauce Recipe

• 8 ounce tomato Sauce
• 1/3 cup Water
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoon minced onions
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Enchirito Ingredients

• 4 tortillas
• 1 cup refried beans
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped white onions
• olive slices (optional)

Instructions

Beef directions

• Mix all the ingredients except the meat. Stir the spice mix well to make sure that all spices have been blended well. Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet (preferably nonstick) and brown, stirring well. Remove from the heat. Dump the meat into a strainer in the sink, rinse with hot water, and drain the water and grease from the beef. Return the beef to the pan. Stir in the spice mix and 3/4 to 1 cup water. Simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes, until most of the moisture has cooked away. Remove from heat before the meat is completely dry. 

Sauce directions

• Place in saucepan and stir well, simmer at a very low temperature for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove and cool.

How to essemble

•  To assemble the enchirito spread 1/4 of the heated refried beans into the tortilla. Add ground beef to the tortilla. Roll the tortilla, and place seam side down in an ovenproof dish. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cover with enchiritos with sauce, cheese, and chopped onions. Add slices of black olives if desired.

Optional Oven Baked

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a 9 x 13-inch with non-stick spray. Place assembled enchiritos into the pan. Top with remaining sauce and shredded cheese. Place in the oven for about 15 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Recipe Tips for the Cook

Note: Taco Bell never bakes up a pan of these enchritos. You can make them this way to serve to your family.

Nutrition

Calories: 678kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 2104mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1520IU | Vitamin C: 4.7mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 6.5mg

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