Description
A delicious homemade version of Taco Bell’s Beefy Melt Burrito featuring seasoned ground beef, cheese, crunchy chips, and Mexican rice wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth
- 1 cup refried beans (optional)
- 2 cups cooked Mexican rice or instant Mexican rice
- 4 burrito-sized flour tortillas
- 2 cups Fritos or Doritos
- 1 cup cheese dip, warmed
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salsa (if desired)
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add taco seasoning and water or beef broth, stir and cook for another minute to blend flavors.
- If using, mix in refried beans thoroughly into the beef mixture.
- Prepare Mexican rice according to package or reheat leftover rice.
- Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make them pliable.
- Lay a warm tortilla flat, add beef mixture, rice, chips, cheese dip, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa if desired.
- Fold sides and roll tightly to form the burrito, repeating for remaining tortillas.
- Optionally, toast the rolled burritos in a heated pan over medium heat until golden brown for extra crunch.
- Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or preferred sides.
Notes
- Avoid overfilling to prevent tearing and spilling.
- Warm tortillas sufficiently for easier rolling.
- Sear beef first for deeper flavor.
- Customize fillings with onions, jalapeños, or cilantro.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 3 days refrigerated.
- Freeze tightly wrapped burritos up to 3 months.
- Reheat in microwave or oven wrapped in foil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: Approx. 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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