This copycat Taco Bell Meximelt with smokey beef, melty cheddar, and tomato salsa takes any Taco Tuesday to the next level. Ready in just 20 minutes, this is sure to be your families new favorite dinner!
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Why I Love This Taco Bell Meximelt Recipe
Can every day be taco Tuesday? Well, I guess these are shaped more like burritos. Whatever – I’ll call it Taco Bell Tuesday! Taco Bell is my guilty pleasure fast food chain that I just can’t quit. If you’re also a Taco Bell lover, you know the hard truth – they can always take away your favorite menu item! When they took the Meximelt off the menu, I was sad… then, I got creative. This recipe was developed with a LOT of care and attention by someone who desperately craves Meximelts! Check out what makes this recipe even better than the real deal:
- Quick and Easy: Brown the meat, wrap everything up in a tortilla, heat until melty and serve. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Meximelt recipe couldn’t get any quicker and easier!
- Meal-Prep: Prepare them in advance and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or foil and you have an easy heat and eat lunch or dinner.
- Hearty: There’s smokey beef, melty cheese, and lots of veggies in every bite!
- Fun: Let’s face it – telling your kids you’re making a Taco Bell copycat dinner is just plain fun!
What is a Meximelt?
The Meximelt is a Taco Bell creation inspired by soft tacos and quesadillas. It’s wrapped in a large, soft tortilla and filled with seasoned ground beef, lots of melty cheese, cheese and pico de gallo. Once heated, it’s served warm for dinner. Like the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza, it has been retired from their menu.
Key Ingredients
Taco seasoning adds an irresistible smokey, peppery goodness to every bite. Scroll down to the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and exact amounts!
- Ground Beef: Lean ground beef is what I use, but you can really grab any other ground beef that you want.
- Taco Seasoning: Use your favorite. Bonus points if you can find the Taco Bell brand of taco seasoning at your local grocery store!
- Water: You can also use beef or veggie broth for more flavor.
- Burrito-Size Tortillas: Make your own flour tortillas, or find them in the Latino/Mexican aisle in most grocery stores.
- Tomatoes: Feel free to use diced canned tomatoes if you drain them well.
- Onion: White or yellow onion both work.
- Cilantro: It needs to be fresh cilantro. Feel free to skip if you aren’t a fan!
- Cheddar Cheese: A shredded Mexican cheese blend works too.
- Hot Sauce: This is an optional topping that can be swapped for salsa.
How to Make Copycat Taco Bell Meximelt
This cheesy Taco Bell Meximelt with fresh veggies is super easy, just like making your favorite burrito. Just fill, roll and heat! Below is a quick recipe overview, but please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full instructions.
- Beef: Add the ground beef, taco seasoning, and water to a large skillet. Cook them until the meat’s well browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Veggies: Toss the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Tortillas: Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds or until warm and flexible.
- Fill: Add a quarter of the beef mixture down the center of a tortilla. Top with the veggie mixture. Add shredded cheese on top.
- Roll: Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla inward. Then roll it up like a burrito. Repeat for all the Meximelts.
- Heat: Heat them in the microwave or in a skillet to melt the cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Chef’s Tips and Variations
- Swap the protein: Use this crockpot chicken taco meat, ground turkey, or pork for this recipe instead of beef. Or for a more authentic flavor, try this spicy taco meat or carne molida!
- Make it spicy: Finely chop 1/4 small serrano or jalapeño chili and mix it into the filling for some heat. Feel free to use canned chilis.
- Add more fillings: 2 to 3 tablespoons guacamole, refried beans or Mexican rice will make for heartier burritos that will leave you full for hours.
- Use leftovers: Mix 1/2 cup diced bell peppers, mushrooms, corn, carrots, or leftover veggies to reduce waste and add even more flavor.
- Make it breakfast: Add 3 scrambled eggs into the filling for a wholesome breakfast bite.
What To Serve With Taco Bell Meximelt
- Chips and salsa: You can pair it with a side of tortilla chips and my favorite restaurant style salsa.
- Beans and rice: Refried beans and cilantro lime rice are another classic side.
- Soup: If you prefer something more soupy, try my frijoles charros (charro beans).
- Dessert: For dessert, try your hand at making homemade Taco Bell cinnamon twists!
Taco Bell Meximelt
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water, or beef broth
- 4 burrito size flour tortillas
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup finely chopped white onion
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or Mexican blend cheese
- Hot sauce, or salsa, optional topping
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Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, with the taco seasoning and water until the meat is no longer pink. Breaking the meat apart as it cooks.
- Combine the tomato, onion, cilantro and salt together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and warm in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Put a fourth of the meat down the middle of a tortilla, then top with the tomato mixture. Add a ¼ cup of shredded cheese.
- Fold in the sides, then roll up the tortilla into a burrito.Continue making the remaining 3 burritos.
- Heat the burritos in the microwave for 2 minutes, or in a skillet over medium heat, turning to heat all sides.
- Serve immediately, with your favorite salsa or hot sauce, if desired.
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