Description
Savor Taco Bell’s beefy melt burrito, a delicious Mexican-inspired wrap packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty sauce. Homemade goodness brings restaurant flavor right to your kitchen, letting you enjoy this classic comfort meal anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
Main Starch and Support Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-sized)
- 1 cup (185 grams) long-grain white rice
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) water
- 1 cup (40 grams) crunchy tortilla strips or crushed nacho chips
Cheese and Seasoning Components:
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) nacho cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded three-cheese blend (cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella)
- ¼ cup (15 grams) chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Sour cream (for serving, optional)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) water
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatic rice by bringing water to a rolling boil in a saucepan. Infuse the rice with butter and a dash of taco seasoning, then reduce heat and let it simmer until tender and fluffy.
- Transform ground beef into a savory filling by browning it thoroughly in a skillet. Drain any excess fat and enliven the meat with zesty taco seasoning and a splash of water, allowing the mixture to thicken and develop rich flavors.
- Activate the tortillas by gently warming them, creating a soft, pliable canvas for the burrito construction.
- Craft the burrito by spreading a generous layer of nacho cheese sauce as the foundational element. Layer seasoned rice and spiced beef with precision, then lavish the filling with a cascade of three-cheese blend and crispy tortilla strips for textural contrast.
- Master the art of burrito wrapping by carefully folding the sides inward, then rolling from the bottom to create a compact, sealed package that locks in all the delectable ingredients.
- Present the finished burrito by slicing it diagonally, accompanied by a dollop of cool sour cream or an extra drizzle of nacho cheese sauce to elevate the dining experience.
Notes
- Customize rice seasoning by experimenting with different spice blends like chipotle powder or smoked paprika for extra depth of flavor.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce overall fat content while maintaining a juicy texture in the meat.
- Replace ground beef with plant-based crumbles or black beans for a vegetarian version that keeps the burrito’s hearty profile.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and store separately to quickly assemble burritos during busy weeknights, saving time and maintaining freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg