Description
This Beefy Melt Burrito is a bold, cheesy, and savory meal loaded with seasoned beef, Mexican-style rice, nacho cheese, and a zesty chipotle sauce, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch, this homemade version delivers fast-food flavors in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups Mexican-style rice
- 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 4 large soft flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup chipotle sauce (or a substitute: mix 2 tbsp hot sauce with 2 tbsp sour cream)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, adding taco seasoning for an authentic taste.
- Cook the Rice: Use Mexican rice or season plain rice with cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Assemble the Burrito: Lay a tortilla flat, spreading a generous layer of nacho cheese in the center. Add the cooked beef, rice, and shredded cheese.
- Drizzle with Sauce: Pour chipotle sauce over the ingredients for a flavorful kick.
- Wrap and Heat: Fold the tortilla tightly, heat it on a skillet for a minute, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra spice: Add jalapeños or cayenne pepper to the beef.
- For a lighter version: Use lean ground turkey instead of beef and swap regular cheese for reduced-fat cheese.
- Storage: Wrap burritos in foil or plastic wrap and store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
Keywords: beefy melt burrito, Taco Bell copycat, beef burrito recipe, quick burrito, easy Mexican lunch