Description
This Taco Bell-inspired Beefy Melt Burrito combines seasoned beef, cheesy rice, creamy nacho sauce, and crispy tortilla strips, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and seared to golden perfection. It’s a crave-worthy homemade take on a fast-food favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz / 28 g)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 1 cup cooked seasoned rice (about 180 g)
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce (240 g)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (110–120 g)
- 1 cup refried beans (optional, 240 g)
- 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
- 1/2 cup fiesta tortilla strips (30 g)
- 1/2 cup (120 g) pico de gallo
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch burrito-size)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) oil
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- To assemble, spread 1/4 cup refried beans (if using) on each tortilla. Top with about 1/4 cup rice, then add seasoned beef evenly.
- Add 1/4 cup nacho cheese sauce, 1/4 cup shredded cheese, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 2 tablespoons pico de gallo, and a small handful of tortilla strips to each burrito.
- Fold in the sides and roll up tightly from the bottom.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear burritos seam-side down for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and heated through.
- Serve warm with extra pico de gallo or hot sauce, if desired.
Notes
- Warm tortillas to prevent tearing during rolling.
- For extra crunch, sear burritos just before serving.
- Customize with jalapeños, hot sauce, or black beans for added heat or heartiness.
- Use homemade taco seasoning for better control over salt and spice levels.
- Nacho cheese can be swapped for creamy queso or melty cheese dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
