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An extreme close-up of the cheesy, beefy filling inside a homemade beefy melt burrito, highlighting the texture of the seasoned rice and beef.
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Taco Bell Beefy Melt Burrito (Easy Copycat Recipe)

Master the art of the Taco Bell Beefy Melt Burrito at home with this easy copycat recipe. Perfectly seasoned beef, fluffy rice, and three types of cheese make this a must-try!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Seasoned Beef
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
Seasoned Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
Assembly
  • 4 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 cup warm nacho cheese sauce
  • 1 cup shredded three-cheese blend cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey Jack
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup fiesta strips or crushed tortilla chips

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Medium Saucepan

Method
 

Prepare the Seasoned Beef
  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Cook the Seasoned Rice
  1. In a saucepan, combine rice, chicken broth, tomato paste, cumin, and paprika. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
Assemble and Grill
  1. Warm tortillas. Layer rice, beef, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, sour cream, and fiesta strips in the center.
  2. Fold the sides and roll the burrito tightly.
  3. Grill on a skillet or panini press for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalProtein: 30gFat: 35gFiber: 5g

Notes

Don't overstuff the burritos or they may tear when rolling.
Warming the tortillas before filling makes them more pliable and easier to roll.
Store leftover burritos wrapped individually in foil in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Keyword beef burrito,cheesy burrito,taco bell copycat

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