Description
Taco Bell Meximelts are a quick and delicious Tex-Mex meal featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar jack cheese, and fresh pico de gallo wrapped in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for a kid-friendly dinner or easy weeknight meal, these cheesy taco wraps combine bold flavors and melty goodness in a convenient handheld form.
Ingredients
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning)
- 1/4 cup water
Cheese and Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese (or a blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo (or finely chopped tomato, onion, and cilantro mix)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, jalapeños, hot sauce
Wrap
- 6 small flour tortillas (6–8 inch)
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess grease, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens and flavors meld.
- Warm the tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in the microwave or a dry skillet until they are soft and pliable, making them easier to fold and roll without breaking.
- Assemble the Meximelts: Place a few tablespoons of the seasoned beef in the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle over shredded cheddar jack cheese and add a spoonful of pico de gallo on top.
- Fold and roll: Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll it up burrito-style to enclose all the ingredients securely.
- Heat to melt cheese: Wrap each filled tortilla in a paper towel and microwave for 30–45 seconds to melt the cheese and warm the filling through. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a more authentic Taco Bell-style melt, wrap the filled tortillas in foil and warm in an oven at about 250°F for 10–15 minutes.
- You can prepare and freeze Meximelts unheated for later convenience; reheat using the microwave or oven when ready to serve.
- Customize toppings with sour cream, jalapeños, or hot sauce to add extra flavor and spice as desired.
