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Delicious Taco Bell Beefy Melt Burrito loaded with beef and cheese

Beefy Melt Burrito

A fast, comforting Tex-Mex dish filled with seasoned beef, rice, and cheese wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game-day snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20) Provides flavor and fat for mouthfeel.
  • 1 cup cooked rice White, brown, or cilantro-lime rice all work.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or a melting blend.
  • 4 large flour tortillas Burrito-size.
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup sour cream For creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup salsa Mild, medium, or hot depending on taste.
  • 1/4 cup diced onions Raw for a bite, or sautéed if you prefer mildness.
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes Firm, seeded if very juicy.
  • 1/4 cup shredded lettuce Adds a fresh crunch.
Seasoning
  • 1 packet taco seasoning Or use 2 tablespoons homemade taco mix.

Method
 

Cooking the Beef
  1. Heat a skillet over medium. Add the ground beef.
  2. Break the beef up with a spoon and cook until fully browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Drain excess fat into a safe container and return the skillet to medium heat.
  4. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the meat. Add water according to the packet directions (usually about 2/3 cup).
  5. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Assembling the Burrito
  1. Warm the tortillas briefly in a dry skillet for 20 to 30 seconds per side or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
  2. Lay a warm tortilla flat. Spoon a quarter of the seasoned beef down the center. Add about 1/4 cup cooked rice and a generous handful of shredded cheese.
  3. Top with sour cream, salsa, diced onions, tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.
  4. Fold the two sides of the tortilla inward, then roll from the bottom up to form a tight burrito.
  5. Serve immediately with extra salsa and sour cream on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to reduce fat. Use pre-cooked or leftover rice to cut prep time. For extra melty burritos, place the assembled burrito seam-side down in a hot skillet for 1 to 2 minutes to crisp the outside and set the seam.

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