Description
Experience the irresistible flavors of Taco Bell’s Meximelts right in your kitchen! This quick and easy recipe features cheesy flour tortillas filled with savory ground beef and fresh pico de gallo, perfect for game nights, family dinners, or a satisfying lunch. In just 35 minutes, you can whip up these delightful treats that are sure to impress. Customize them with your favorite toppings and enjoy a delicious meal that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- Fresh pico de gallo made with tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in water and taco seasoning. Use a potato masher to crumble the beef finely. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Warm tortillas in a microwave for 20 seconds wrapped in a kitchen towel.
- Prepare pico de gallo by mixing diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Assemble Meximelts by placing the meat mixture down the center of each tortilla along with pico de gallo and cheese. Roll tightly like a burrito.
- Wrap each Meximelt in a paper towel and microwave for another 15-20 seconds until cheese melts.
- Serve immediately with your choice of salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Meximelt (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 388
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
Keywords: Customize fillings with beans or grilled veggies for variety. Adjust spices based on your taste preference. Ensure tortillas are warmed to prevent tearing during assembly.