Taco Bell Beefy Melt Burrito Copycat Recipe
Love Taco Bell’s Beefy Melt Burrito? Try this homemade copycat version that’s even better! Packed with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, Mexican rice, and gooey cheese, this burrito is a flavor explosion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 burritos 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- ¼ cup water (or beef broth for extra flavor)
For the Burrito:
- 1 cup refried beans (optional)
- 1 cup Mexican rice (cooked)
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce (warm)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese 🧀
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup tortilla chips (crushed, for crunch)
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Season the Beef: Add taco seasoning + water (or broth). Stir and simmer for 3–4 minutes until saucy.
- Prepare Tortillas: Warm tortillas slightly so they’re pliable.
- Assemble Burritos: Layer each tortilla with: refried beans → rice → seasoned beef → nacho cheese sauce → shredded cheese → sour cream → crushed tortilla chips.
- Roll the Burritos: Fold into a burrito: tuck sides in, then roll tightly.
- Crisp the Burritos: Heat a clean skillet, place burrito seam-side down, and toast for 1–2 minutes on each side until golden and melty inside.
Notes
- You can customize these burritos with your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, or jalapeños!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Taco Bell, Beefy Melt Burrito, Copycat Recipe, Mexican Burrito Recipe