Description
Taco Bell’s Beefy Melt Burrito is a delightful homemade version of the fast-food favorite, featuring seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and zesty salsa wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. This easy recipe brings bold flavors to your kitchen in just under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Customize with your favorite toppings like sour cream or jalapeños for an extra kick, ensuring this dish satisfies everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa verde
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water according to package instructions; simmer for five minutes until thickened.
- Warm flour tortillas on another skillet over low heat for about one minute per side.
- Assemble each burrito by layering seasoned beef, cheese, sour cream, and salsa verde on the tortilla. Fold sides inward and roll tightly from one end.
- For added texture, grill assembled burritos seam-side down on a hot skillet for two minutes per side until golden brown.
Notes
Feel free to add diced onions or bell peppers to the ground beef mixture for extra flavor.
Swap out sour cream for Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
To make it vegetarian, replace ground beef with black beans or refried beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg