Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 12 corn tortillas (6-inch)
  • 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced Roma tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned and crumbled, ensuring no pink remains.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer for 3–5 minutes until the liquid has reduced to a thick glaze that coats the meat.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  5. Lightly brush both sides of 12 tortillas with oil and place them on a baking sheet for 3–5 minutes per side until firm and slightly golden.
  6. Spread 2 tbsp of warmed refried beans onto the center of a crisped tortilla.
  7. Spoon a generous layer of seasoned beef over the beans and drizzle 2 tbsp of red enchilada sauce over the meat.
  8. Top with a second crisped tortilla and repeat the bean, meat, and sauce layers.
  9. Finish with a heavy sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
  10. Bake for 5–8 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and starting to brown.
  11. Remove from the oven, let rest for 2 minutes, and top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and diced red onion.