Tacoritos

This dish is a favorite of my husband's and my preschoolers.  It has a mixture of beef and sausage, and a good portion of chili powder to give it a little punch.  Add to that a generous helping of cheese, and you just can't go wrong.

Recipe:  (Printable Recipe Front and Back)

1/4 C butter, melted
1/4 C flour
4 C water
3 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic salt
1 lb ground beef
1 lb pork sausage
1/4 C chopped onion
1 C refried beans
8 flour tortillas
2 C shredded mexican blend cheese

In a large sauce pan, melt butter.  Stir in flour until smooth.  Gradually add water and allow to boil.  Stir in chili powder and garlic salt.  Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, whisking periodically.

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, sausage, and onions.  Drain grease.  Stir in refried beans until warmed.

Spread 1/4 C sauce in a greased 9x13 baking pan.  Spread around 1-2 Tbsp sauce in each tortilla, top with 2/3 C meat mixture down the center of each.  Top with 1/4 C cheese.  Roll up tortilla.  Place seam side down in baking pan.  Once all tortillas are rolled, top with remaining sauce and cheese.

Bake uncovered at 350 for 18-20 minutes.