Description
A quick and cheesy copycat recipe of Taco Bell’s Meximelts featuring seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and salsa wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a nostalgic snack.
Ingredients
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 packet taco seasoning (about 1 tbsp)
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1/4 cup salsa (mild or medium)
4 small flour tortillas
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks until no longer pink.
- Drain any excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5–6 minutes until thickened.
- Warm the tortillas to make them soft and pliable.
- Spoon the seasoned beef into the center of each tortilla.
- Top each with cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, chopped onion, and salsa.
- Fold each tortilla like a burrito by tucking in the sides and rolling it up tightly.
- Place the burritos on a microwave-safe plate, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave for 30–45 seconds until the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately with optional sour cream or extra salsa on the side.
Notes
Add jalapeños or pepper jack cheese for a spicier version.
Swap ground beef with turkey, black beans, or plant-based meat for variation.
Toast in a skillet for a crispy finish instead of microwaving.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the microwave or skillet.
Not recommended for freezing as tortillas may become soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Microwave, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meximelt
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
