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Homemade Mexi-Melts

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You can easily make these Homemade Mexi-Melts in 20 minutes or LESS!! Try something new for Taco Tuesday!!

Homemade Mexi-Melts on a blue plate with fresh vegetables behind it.

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Mexi-Melts

My very first job was as a cashier at Taco Bell. Believe it or not, I actually kind of enjoyed the job because of the people I worked with! I also remember that we would get discounts on our food and we got to make up our own creations using the ingredients on the line. There was a rumor back in the day, that Taco Bell actually encouraged that kind of creativity and that’s how some of their ideas actually came to be on the menu – from regular people like you and me! I don’t know if all of that is true, but if it is, it’s pretty awesome, don’t you think?!

Homemade Mexi-Melts on a blue plate.

We don’t eat at Taco Bell very much anymore. Maybe once or twice a year. However, that hasn’t stopped us from enjoying some of our favorite Taco Bell recipes! Now, we just make them at home!

One of my favorite on-the-menu items is the Mexi-Melt. Have you ever tried them? It’s a really basic recipe, consisting of a tortilla with seasoned ground beef, topped with Pico de Gallo and cheddar cheese. They put it in their little oven thingy, and it gets all hot and melty! If there was ever a copycat recipe that was so easy … this, my friends, is it!!

I think Homemade Mexi-Melts make a great change of pace from your typical taco night! We love to serve ours with Mexican Rice and/or a side salad. If you love this recipe, be sure to check out my Mexican Pizza and Chili Cheese Burrito recipes!! They’re Taco Bell copycats, as well! ?

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Homemade Mexi-Melts

Yield: 4-6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes

Try something new for Taco Tuesday! You can easily make these Homemade Mexi-Melts in 20 minutes or LESS!!

Ingredients

  • 1-1 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 recipe Homemade Taco Seasoning or 1 pkg. store-bought taco seasoning
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 recipe Pico de Gallo
  • 1-1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • Small tortillas

Instructions

  1. Brown and crumble beef over medium-high heat and cook until beef is no longer pink. Drain, if necessary. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until desired consistency is reached.
  2. Top tortillas with the beef mixture. Add Pico de Gallo. Top with cheese. Microwave on HIGH power for 20 seconds or until the cheese is melted. Serve hot. (see note below)

Notes

You can place the topped tortillas on a baking sheet and bake in a 400°F oven for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 507Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 323mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 33g

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© Jamie Sherman

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  7. Joanne DiPalo

    Hi Jamie, this recipe is perfect for the day when everything has gone haywire and everyone is hungry. Sounds delicious. I bought all the ingredients to make your taco mix recipe. I'm a fan of tacos and enchiladas so I'm on a mission.

    Thanks so much for sharing,
    Joanne/Winelady Cooks

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  12. Krista

    Gotta love Mexican night at home! In fact, we're having one tonight 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM

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  19. Terry

    How did I miss these? Probably because Friday was moving day, didn't have time for blog reading. So glad you brought it to my attention at your linky!

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  30. The Better Baker

    Mornin' Jamie…hope you're having a fantastic Friday. I came over to let you know I'm featuring this yummy dish as my personal favorite at Weekend Potluck. Come snag your featured button. *-*

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  31. Miz Helen

    Hi Jamie,
    I just love the flavor of your Melts. Your recipe is awesome and thank you so much for sharing it with Full Plate Thursday.
    Have a great weekend and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  32. Christine

    Oh gosh!! That simply looks delicious!

    Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality! Can't wait to see what you link up tomorrow evening!

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  33. Miz Helen

    Congratulations!
    Your recipe is a Readers Top 10 Pick for this week on Full Plate Thursday. Enjoy your new Red Plate and have a great weekend.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  34. Sarah E.

    Love it! I keep meaning to go through Taco Bells menu and make some of their stuff homemade – because it is so much better homemade 🙂

    Stopping in from MTM – pinned to share.

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  35. sherry tester

    Girl I have been following your recipes and I am a lover of mexican food . You can post all the mexican food you want… I am going to have to make these… Thanks for posting…

    Reply

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