These homemade Meximelts bring all the cheesy, beefy magic of the Taco Bell classic without the carb overload. Juicy, seasoned beef, gooey melted cheese and fresh pico de gallo are wrapped in a warm tortilla for a quick, satisfying meal that tastes just like the drive-thru favorite!
Why You Should Make These
- Tastes Just Like Taco Bell – But Better: Seasoned ground beef, melty cheese and fresh pico de gallo deliver that crave-worthy flavor without any mystery ingredients.
- Keto & Low Carb Friendly: Ditch the high carb tortilla for a low carb one while keeping every bit of satisfaction.
- Cheaper And Faster Than The Drive-Thru: Skip the lines, save money and have them on the table in under 15 minutes!
- Guilt-Free Indulgence: Perfect for meal prep, busy weeknights or when that late night Taco Bell craving hits but you’re trying to stay on track!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 Tbsp Kristy’s Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 12 tortillas (I use Hero Bread Tortillas to keep it low carb)
- 1 & 1/2 cups pico de gallo
- 1 & 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 & 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Make my Homemade Taco Seasoning Here ↓
Directions:
- Scramble the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain the excess grease.
2. Stir in the water, taco seasoning and tomato paste. Cook over medium heat until the water has reduced and the meat mixture has thickened.
3. Shred the two cheeses and then mix them together.
4. Dampen a large paper towel and wrap a tortilla with it. Microwave it for 15 seconds.
5. Add 1/4 cup of the taco meat, 2 Tbsp of pico de gallo and 1/4 cup of cheese to the warmed tortilla and then roll it up like a burrito.
6. Wrap it in the damp paper towel again and microwave for another 15-20 seconds. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Watch Me Make This Recipe ↓
Copycat Taco Bell Meximelt
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 Tbsp Kristy's Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 12 tortillas *I use Hero Bread Tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups pico de gallo
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Scramble the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain the excess grease.
- Stir in the water, taco seasoning and tomato paste. Cook over medium heat until the water has reduced and the meat mixture has thickened.
- Shred the two cheeses and then mix them together.
- Dampen a large paper towel and wrap a tortilla with it. Microwave it for 15 seconds.
- Add 1/4 cup of taco meat, 2 Tbsp of pico de gallo and 1/4 cup of cheese to the warmed tortilla and then roll it up like a burrito.
- Wrap it in the damp paper towel again and microwave for another 15-20 seconds.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
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