Description
This Taco Bell Beefy Melt Burrito copycat recipe features seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese dip, fluffy Mexican rice, crunchy Fritos or Doritos, refried beans, and cooling sour cream, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. It’s a quick, satisfying Tex-Mex main course that you can make at home in just 30 minutes—perfect for weeknight dinners or a fun family meal.
Ingredients
For the Beef and Beans
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water, or beef broth
- 1 cup refried beans (optional)
For the Rice
- 2 cups cooked Mexican rice (or instant Mexican rice)
For Assembly
- 4 burrito-sized flour tortillas
- 2 cups Fritos or Doritos
- 1 cup cheese dip, warmed (such as Tostitos)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salsa, if desired
Instructions
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a sauté pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns until no longer pink. Add the taco seasoning and water (or broth) and stir, cooking for an additional minute. Stir in the refried beans until well combined. If the mixture is too thick, add a bit more water to reach your desired consistency.
- Prepare the Rice: While the beef cooks, prepare your Mexican rice according to package instructions, or warm up leftover rice until heated through.
- Warm the Tortillas: Place the flour tortillas in the microwave and heat for 30 seconds until they are warm and pliable, making them easier to roll.
- Assemble the Burritos: Lay a tortilla flat on your work surface. Spoon a couple tablespoons of the beef and bean mixture into the center, followed by a couple tablespoons of rice. Top with a handful of Fritos (or Doritos), a generous spoonful of cheese dip, some shredded Mexican cheese, and a spoonful of sour cream. Fold in the sides, then roll up tightly from one end to form a burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Optional: Toast the Burritos: For a crispier exterior, heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and toast the assembled burritos for a couple of minutes on each side, until golden and heated through.
- Serve: Serve the burritos immediately with salsa on the side, if desired.
Notes
- Storing: Burritos are best served fresh for crispiness, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Chips will soften over time.
- Freezing: For freezing, omit the Fritos or Doritos to prevent sogginess. Wrap each burrito individually in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat in the microwave, stovetop, or oven.
- Last-Minute Assembly: Assemble burritos just before eating to keep chips crispy.
- Toasting Option: Toast burritos in a pan for extra crunch and flavor.
- Save a Step: Cook and freeze extra rice and refried beans ahead of time for faster prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 1825 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 3022mg
- Fat: 99g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 58g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 163g
- Fiber: 17g
- Protein: 75g
- Cholesterol: 193mg
