Description
Taco Bell’s beefy melt burrito brings Mexican-inspired comfort straight to home kitchens with bold flavors and cheesy goodness. Packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and classic toppings, you can easily recreate this fan-favorite fast-food classic in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-sized)
- 1 cup (240ml) nacho cheese sauce
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1 tsp taco seasoning
- ¼ cup (15g) chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (185g) long-grain white rice
- 2 cups (480ml) water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup (100g) shredded three-cheese blend (cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella)
- 1 cup (40g) crunchy tortilla strips or crushed nacho chips
- Sour cream (for serving, optional)
- ½ cup (120ml) water
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium flame, methodically crumbling and separating meat particles until uniform brown coloration develops.
- Eliminate excess grease, then incorporate taco seasoning with minimal water, stirring thoroughly to ensure comprehensive meat coating. Allow mixture to gently bubble for several minutes, developing robust flavor profile.
- Prepare rice with optional enhancement by blending nacho cheese sauce or taco seasoning directly into grains, creating additional taste complexity.
- Gently warm tortillas to maximize pliability and prevent potential cracking during assembly.
- Create flavor foundation by spreading nacho cheese sauce across tortilla center with smooth, consistent motion.
- Layer ingredients strategically: first seasoned beef, followed by rice, then sprinkle shredded cheese, add sour cream dollop, and distribute crunchy tortilla strips for textural variation.
- Execute precise wrapping technique by folding tortilla sides inward, then rolling from bottom edge upward, ensuring compact, secure burrito formation.
- Optional finishing touch involves brief skillet toasting, rotating burrito to achieve golden-brown exterior and crisp texture, approximately one to two minutes per side.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the burrito.
- Experiment with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a lighter protein option that maintains similar flavor profiles.
- Consider using brown rice or cauliflower rice to add more nutritional value and reduce carbohydrate content for low-carb diets.
- Prep ingredients in advance by cooking beef and rice earlier to streamline the assembly process and make meal preparation faster and more convenient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg