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Savory Beefy Melt Burrito

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A quick and easy homemade burrito recipe inspired by Taco Bell, featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and warm tortillas for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ¼ cup beef broth or water
  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup cooked white rice (optional)
  • ¼ cup diced pickled jalapeños
  • Sour cream or crema, for serving
  • Salsa or taco sauce, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Sauté the finely chopped onion for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains, about 6–7 minutes.
  4. Stir in smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add tomato paste and mix well.
  5. Pour in beef broth, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 5 minutes until moist but not soupy.
  6. Warm tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet or microwave for about 15 seconds to make them pliable.
  7. Lay a tortilla flat and spoon about ½ cup of beef mixture down the center. Add cooked rice if using, then top with shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese and diced pickled jalapeños.
  8. Fold the sides inward and roll from the bottom up, keeping the filling tight. Place seam side down on the skillet.
  9. Cook the burrito over medium heat for 2–3 minutes on each side, pressing lightly with a spatula until cheese melts and tortilla is golden and crispy.
  10. Remove from heat, let rest for a minute, and serve warm with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Notes

If cheese isn’t melting well, lower heat and cover pan briefly to trap steam. Don’t overfill burritos to avoid difficulty folding and messiness. Warm tortillas to prevent cracking. Use medium heat to avoid burning tortilla before cheese melts.

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Keywords: beef burrito, homemade burrito, Taco Bell style, melted cheese, quick dinner, easy recipe, comfort food

Find it online: https://cooltastes.com/savory-beefy-melt-burrito-recipe-easy-homemade-taco-bell-style-guide/