Description
Meximelts from Taco Bell blend melted cheese and seasoned beef in a warm tortilla, creating a quick comfort meal. Crispy edges and gooey centers make this fast-food favorite an irresistible snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.25 cup taco seasoning
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup sour cream
Bread and Additional Ingredients:
- 4 flour tortillas (medium size)
- 2 tbsp diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp diced onions
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Combine ground beef with taco seasoning in a skillet, cooking over medium-high heat until the meat is thoroughly browned and crumbled, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the cooked beef and set aside to cool slightly while preparing other ingredients.
- Warm a griddle or large non-stick pan over medium heat, lightly brushing with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
- Create a cheese blend by mixing pepper jack and cheddar cheeses in a separate bowl.
- Lay out flour tortillas and distribute the seasoned ground beef evenly across the center of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle the mixed cheese blend generously over the beef, ensuring even coverage.
- Add diced tomatoes, onions, and chopped cilantro on top of the cheese layer for additional flavor and texture.
- Season with salt and black pepper to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Carefully fold the tortilla sides inward, creating a compact rectangular package that will seal in the ingredients.
- Place the folded meximelts seam-side down on the heated griddle, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until the tortilla turns golden brown and crispy.
- Once heated through and cheese is melted, remove from heat and let rest for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with a dollop of sour cream before serving hot and fresh.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the meximelt.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for dietary variations.
- Toast whole wheat or low-carb tortillas for added nutrition and different flavor profiles.
- Consider making a vegetarian option by replacing meat with black beans, roasted vegetables, or quinoa for protein-packed alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg