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copycat taco bell beef melt burrito

A homemade version of Taco Bell’s cheesy beef melt burrito featuring seasoned beef, melted cheese, rice, and creamy sauce wrapped in a soft tortilla.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Fast Food Copycat, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Burrito Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 0.5 cup nacho cheese sauce
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter for warming tortillas

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Nonstick pan for grilling burritos

Method
 

  1. Cook and drain ground beef in a skillet.
  2. Season beef with taco seasoning and water; simmer 3–4 minutes.
  3. Warm cooked rice and fluff with a fork.
  4. Brush tortillas with melted butter and warm until soft.
  5. Layer beef, rice, nacho cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheese on each tortilla.
  6. Roll burritos tightly, folding in the sides.
  7. Grill burritos seam-side down 1–2 minutes for a melty finish.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

Customize with spicy sauce or potatoes for extra flavor.