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Taco Bell Beefy Melt Burrito Recipe


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 burritos 1x

Description

Make a homemade version of the Taco Bell Beefy Melt Burrito with seasoned beef, nacho cheese, crunchy fiesta strips, and seasoned rice, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Quick, easy, and customizable!


Ingredients

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For the Seasoned Beef:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water

For the Burrito Assembly:

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup cooked seasoned rice (flavored with taco seasoning or bouillon)
  • 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup shredded three-cheese blend (cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella)
  • 1/2 cup fiesta tortilla strips
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Seasoned Beef

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  2. Drain excess grease, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.

Step 2: Prepare the Ingredients

  1. Cook rice according to package instructions and season with taco seasoning or bouillon.
  2. Warm the nacho cheese sauce in a small pan or microwave.
  3. Heat flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for about 10 seconds to make them pliable.

Step 3: Assemble the Burritos

  1. Lay out a warm tortilla and spread 1/4 cup of seasoned rice in the center.
  2. Add 1/4 of the seasoned beef on top of the rice.
  3. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of nacho cheese sauce over the beef.
  4. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
  5. Add a handful of fiesta tortilla strips for crunch.
  6. Top with a dollop of sour cream.

Step 4: Wrap the Burrito

  1. Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll it tightly from the bottom.
  2. (Optional) Lightly toast the burrito in a skillet for a crispier texture.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy

  • Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or extra nacho cheese for dipping.

Notes

  • Spicy Kick: Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
  • Protein Swap: Use grilled chicken, shredded pork, or black beans.
  • Extra Veggies: Include diced tomatoes, lettuce, or sautéed peppers.
  • Homemade Tortilla Strips: Fry corn tortillas and break them into strips.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course, Fast Food Copycat
  • Method: Stovetop, Assembly
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Keywords: aco Bell burrito, beefy melt burrito, fast food copycat, homemade burrito, cheesy burrito