Description
This Taco Bell Beefy Melt Burrito is a homemade version of the beloved fast-food classic. It layers seasoned ground beef, refried beans, Mexican rice, melted cheese dip, fresh sour cream, and crunchy Fritos all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla for the ultimate Tex-Mex experience.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water or beef broth
- 1 cup refried beans (optional)
- 2 cups cooked Mexican rice (or instant)
- 4 large burrito-sized flour tortillas
- 2 cups Fritos corn chips (or Doritos)
- 1 cup warm cheese dip (like orange nacho cheese)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salsa (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a sauté pan, breaking it up until no pink remains.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, cook for another minute, then fold in the refried beans, adding extra water if it seems too thick.
- Meanwhile, heat the tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds and warm the Mexican rice.
- Lay a tortilla flat, and layer a few tablespoons of the beef-bean mixture, then rice, a handful of Fritos, a spoonful of cheese dip, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
- Fold in the sides, roll it tightly into a burrito, and repeat with the rest.
- Finish them in a hot skillet for a minute on each side to toast the tortilla and melt everything inside.
Notes
- You can swap ground chicken or turkey for beef for a lighter version.
- For extra veggie power, try adding sautéed onions, peppers, or corn.
- To add heat, mix jalapeños into the beef or top with hot sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days (without Fritos if reheating).
- Freeze burritos (without Fritos) for up to 3 months. Reheat by thawing and microwaving or baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
