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Beefy Melt Burrito (Taco Bell Copycat)

A homemade copycat of the Taco Bell Beefy Melt Burrito made with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, melty cheese, and creamy sauce wrapped in a warm tortilla.
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 burritosCuisine: Tex-Mex / AmericanCourse: Main DishCalories: ~510 per burrito
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Beef Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade
  • ⅓ cup water
  • Rice
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • ½ teaspoon salt or taco seasoning optional
  • Burrito Assembly
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1½ cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese or cheddar + mozzarella
  • ½ cup nacho cheese sauce
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Jalapeño slices
  • Hot sauce
  • Green onions

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
  2. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
  3. Season cooked rice lightly and fluff with a fork.
  4. Warm tortillas until soft and pliable.
  5. Lay a tortilla flat. Add rice, seasoned beef, shredded cheese, nacho cheese sauce, and sour cream.
  6. Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a burrito.
  7. Optional: Toast burritos seam-side down in a skillet until lightly golden.
  8. Serve warm.