Copycat Taco Bell Meximelt
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!
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Servings: 12
Calories: 240kcal
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.
Notes
*Nutrition facts are gathered by scanning food labels and using online calculators. They are accurate to the best of my knowledge. Nutrition facts may vary according to different name brands. I encourage you to calculate them on your own as well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.9g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 15.3g | Sugar: 0.6g
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