Tacoritos

I found this recipe here. I made it for my family last night. We. Loved. It. My husband eagerly put some in tupperware to take to work for lunch. My daughter kept asking for more. I've never combined sausage and beef together, but it really works in this recipe. I used fajita sized tortillas and it made 18 tacoritos, instead of 8 like this recipe suggests. I served these with garlic rice and corn.

Tacoritos

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

1-2 cup(s) refried beans or can of chili beans

8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

3 cups (12 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

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 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.