Description
A comforting dish featuring crispy tortillas filled with savory ground beef and gooey cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup refried beans
- 1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies (drained)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- Butter (for spreading)
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until it’s no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the refried beans, green chilies, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Heat another skillet over medium-low heat. Brush one side of a tortilla with butter and place it butter side down into the heated pan.
- Sprinkle cheese evenly over the entire tortilla. On one half, add a portion of the beef mixture.
- Cook until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese melts. Fold the tortilla in half, pressing down with a spatula, and remove it from the pan.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Cut into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican