Description
This Taco Bell Meximelts copycat recipe offers a deliciously cheesy and savory Mexican-American dish featuring seasoned ground beef melted with Mexican blend cheese in soft flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick and satisfying main course, these Meximelts are cooked on the stovetop to achieve a warm, melty, and soft texture reminiscent of the original Taco Bell favorite.
Ingredients
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup water
Assembly
- 8 small flour tortillas (soft taco size)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once cooked, drain the excess grease.
- Simmer with Seasoning: Add the taco seasoning and water to the cooked beef. Stir well to combine and simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens and the flavors meld.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until they become soft and pliable for easy folding.
- Assemble Meximelts: Place a spoonful of the seasoned beef on the center of each tortilla. Top with a generous amount of shredded cheese and a spoonful of pico de gallo. Fold the tortillas tightly around the filling.
- Melt Cheese on Stovetop: Place the filled tortillas seam-side down in a skillet over low heat. Cover with a lid and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, allowing the cheese to fully melt and the tortillas to warm without becoming crispy.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the Meximelts immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Keep the heat low while melting the cheese to ensure the tortillas remain soft rather than crispy for an authentic texture.
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef as a leaner option.
- Add a splash of hot sauce to the beef mixture or on top for extra heat if desired.
