Easy Homemade Taco Bell Burrito (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat & Beans
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1 pound fresh ground beef (preferably 85% lean)
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1 packet taco seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
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1 cup creamy refried beans
→ Fillings
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2 cups homemade or instant Mexican-style rice
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2 cups crunchy Fritos corn chips (or Doritos for extra flavor)
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1 cup warm cheese dip (Tostitos or similar)
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1 cup freshly shredded Mexican blend cheese
→ Extras
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4 large burrito-sized flour tortillas
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½ cup cold sour cream
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¼ cup beef broth or water
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Your favorite salsa (optional, for serving)
# Instructions:
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Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until no pink remains. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning, add the ¼ cup water or beef broth, and stir well. Let it simmer for about a minute until slightly thickened. Fold in the refried beans until fully incorporated. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash more liquid until it reaches a nice spreadable consistency.
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While the beef is cooking, prepare your Mexican rice according to package directions or warm up any leftover rice you have. Just before assembly, wrap your tortillas in a slightly damp paper towel and warm them in the microwave for 30 seconds to make them pliable.
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Lay a warm tortilla flat on your work surface. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the beefy bean mixture into the center, spreading it in a horizontal line. Top with a layer of Mexican rice (about 2-3 tablespoons), a generous handful of crispy Fritos, a generous spoonful of warm cheese dip, a sprinkle of shredded cheese, and a dollop of cool sour cream. To wrap, fold in both sides, then roll from the bottom up, tucking in the sides as you go to create a tight burrito.
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For that extra-special touch, heat a clean skillet over medium heat and place your wrapped burritos seam-side down. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crispy on the outside. Serve immediately with salsa on the side for dipping if desired.
# Notes:
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These homemade beefy melt burritos taste just like the Taco Bell favorite but with fresher ingredients you control!
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For best results, assemble these right before eating to keep the Fritos nice and crunchy.
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Make meal prep easier by cooking extra rice and beans when making other meals and freezing the extras for quick burrito assembly.