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Tacoritos

This mild and meaty Southwestern dish combines the delicious flavor of tacos with the heartiness of burritos. Your family’s going to love ‘em!

8 ServingsPrep: 40 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups water
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 cup refried beans
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives and sour cream

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth;
gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or
until thickened. Stir in chili powder and garlic salt. Bring to a
boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef, sausage and onion
until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in refried beans; heat
through.
Spread 1/4 cup sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spread
1 tablespoon sauce over each tortilla; place 2/3 cup meat mixture

2 of 2

Tacoritos (continued)

Directions (continued)

down the center of each. Top each with 1/4 cup cheese. Roll up and
place seam side down in prepared dish. Pour remaining sauce over the
top; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until bubbly and
cheese is melted. Serve with optional toppings if desired. Yield: 8
servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 tacorito (calculated without optional toppings) equals 627 calories, 40 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 111 mg cholesterol, 1,131 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 31 g protein.

Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.