Tacoritos

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Tacoritos

Joan
From Taste of Home
***I will probably use all ground beef and less cheese than the recipe calls for.*** Recipe is easily halved!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8

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

Instructions
 

  • 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, breaking it into crumbles; drain.
  • Stir in refried beans; heat through.
  • Spread 1/4 cup sauce in a greased 13×9-in. baking dish.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon sauce over each tortilla; place 2/3 cup meat mixture down the center of each tortilla. 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.