Tacoritos

Name: Tacoritos
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes
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 shredded Monterey Jack cheese; Optional toppings: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives and sour cream

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

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 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 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread 1 tablespoon sauce over each tortilla; place 2/3 cup meat mixture down the center of each. Top each with 1/4 cup cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in baking 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 as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 tacorito: 627 calories, 40g fat (19g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 1131mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein.

Originally published as Tacoritos in Taste of Home February/March 2010

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NH-rescue

Jan 6, 2019

This was a hearty meal. The sauce was flavorful, but it took me two tries to get it thick enough. Make sure to add the water slowly. The beef/sausage mixture gave it some great flavor. It was good served with salsa and sour cream.
2124arizona

Jul 2, 2017

This is easy to fix and has a pleasing Mexican flavor!! We will fix this again and again!!
p00dbar

Aug 26, 2016

I love this recipe. I especially love the sauce, I could just drink it with a straw! It's a hit with my kids and husband, too.
ebow1

Jul 27, 2016

I made the sauce didn't care for it, so I used enchilada sauce, i also used corn tortillas but torn them & layed it, added green chilies to the mest mixture, & added some cheddar cheese. It was a hit, thank you for sharing this one
StephanieLL

Jun 17, 2015

I love this meal I just hate that the sauce never thickens for me I dont know why but ugh that bothers me
melbad7

Dec 11, 2014

Made this with flour tortillas.Delicious.
lmillerrn

Apr 27, 2014

Made this for dinner tonight with the following changes. Used 2lbs of ground beef and added Enchilada seasoning mix to the sauce and the meat. I also made my "refried beans" in the crock pot. I thought this was very good and will definitely make again. I also liked that the beans were "hidden" as my kids generally won't eat them.
dwend

Jul 21, 2013

I made this 7/19 and used low carb flour tortillas. As a Tex-Mex fan I must say it was really very good. You have to reduce the sauce as recommended. It will thicken and gain flavor in the oven. I did use a Mex cheese blend instead of just Jack. I thought at first it was not going to work but the end product was wonderful..Yum Yum. I have to really wonder about those who gave this dish a poor rating.
Grammy Debbie

Jun 28, 2013

Great, hearty meal--I just added chips and homemade salsa to our plates and had a very satisfied, hungry, hard-working hubby! Easy and delicious!
aicenhour

May 30, 2013

My family really enjoys this recipe! It gets asked for quite often! I add a few more spices to the sauce (to taste) and keep stewed frozen chicken instead of beef. In the summer I add veggies to the meat! MMmmmm!!!