Description
Taco Bell’s Beefy Melt Burrito delivers a flavor explosion of seasoned beef, melted cheese, and zesty nacho sauce wrapped in a warm tortilla. Craving a quick, satisfying Mexican-inspired meal that packs serious punch? This burrito brings comfort and bold taste right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup refried beans (optional)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Seasonings and Base Ingredients:
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water or beef broth
- 2 cups cooked Mexican rice (instant or homemade)
Wrapping and Topping Ingredients:
- 4 burrito-sized flour tortillas
- 2 cups Fritos (or substitute with Doritos)
- 1 cup nacho cheese dip (warmed)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium flame and crumble ground beef, cooking until it loses its pink hue and develops a rich, golden-brown texture.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning across the meat, stirring thoroughly to distribute evenly, allowing the spices to infuse and create a robust flavor profile.
- Incorporate refried beans into the seasoned beef mixture, creating a creamy and substantial base for the burrito filling.
- Simultaneously prepare Mexican rice according to package directions, ensuring each grain is fluffy and well-seasoned.
- Gently warm tortillas in the microwave wrapped in a slightly dampened paper towel, rendering them soft and flexible for easy rolling.
- Position a tortilla on a clean surface and strategically layer the seasoned beef mixture across the center, leaving adequate margins for folding.
- Distribute Mexican rice evenly over the beef, then sprinkle a generous handful of crunchy Fritos for textural contrast.
- Drizzle cheese dip across the filling, followed by a blanket of shredded cheese and a dollop of cool, tangy sour cream.
- Carefully fold the tortilla’s sides inward, then roll from the bottom, creating a compact and secure burrito package.
- Optional: Crisp the burrito in a preheated skillet, turning to achieve a golden-brown exterior with delightful caramelized edges.
- Plate and serve immediately, accompanied by fresh salsa, creamy guacamole, or crisp tortilla chips for a complete dining experience.
Notes
- Customize the beef seasoning by mixing your own blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder for a more personalized flavor profile.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter, leaner version of the burrito.
- Use leftover rice or quinoa as a protein-packed alternative to traditional Mexican rice for added nutrition.
- Toast the burritos in a panini press or George Foreman grill for an evenly crispy exterior without additional oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg