Description
Taco Bell’s beefy melt burrito brings restaurant-style comfort straight to home kitchens with hearty layers of seasoned beef, melted cheese, and zesty sauce. Packed with bold flavors and easy preparation, you’ll savor this quick Mexican-inspired meal that satisfies serious cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 cup seasoned ground beef (cooked with taco seasoning)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Carbohydrates:
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup Fritos corn chips (crushed)
Sauces and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) cooking oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- Create a flavor-packed filling by thoroughly combining warm ground beef with cooked rice, ensuring each bite delivers maximum taste complexity.
- Select a large flour tortilla and spread a generous layer of nacho cheese sauce directly in the center, creating a creamy foundation for the burrito.
- Layer the beef and rice mixture strategically over the nacho cheese, ensuring even distribution across the tortilla’s surface.
- Add complementary textures and flavors by sprinkling shredded cheddar cheese, placing a smooth sour cream dollop, and scattering crunchy Fritos corn chips.
- Fold the tortilla’s sides inward, then tightly roll from the bottom upward, sealing all ingredients within a compact cylindrical shape.
- Prepare a skillet over medium heat with a thin layer of cooking oil, reaching approximately 350°F before introducing the burritos.
- Carefully place each burrito seam-side down in the hot skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until achieving a golden-brown exterior with a crispy texture.
- Rotate the burritos to ensure even heating and browning on all sides, maintaining a consistent golden color.
- Remove the burritos from the skillet, allowing them to rest for a minute to set the internal temperature and prevent filling spillage.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm, presenting a restaurant-quality Taco Bell-inspired meal.
Notes
- Customize Spice Levels by adjusting the amount of taco seasoning or adding hot sauce to match personal heat preferences.
- Choose lean ground beef or swap with ground turkey for a lighter protein option that reduces overall calorie content.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding diced bell peppers or black beans to the rice and beef mixture for extra fiber and nutrients.
- Prepare burritos ahead of time and wrap individually in foil for easy meal prep or quick grab-and-go lunches during busy weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg