Try something new for Taco Tuesday! You can easily make these Homemade Mexi-Melts in 20 minutes or LESS!!
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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?!
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! 😉
Homemade Mexi-Melts
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
- 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.
- 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)
Recipe 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 Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 507kcal Calories from fat 363 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat 18g | 90% |
| Transfat 2g | |
| Cholesterol 137mg | 46% |
| Sodium 323mg | 13% |
| Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 33g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
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Oh no, I shouldn't read your posts this early in the morning ! That looks great, Jamie – definitely on my to make soon list 🙂
These sound yummy Jamie ! Check out the Enchilada Bake I posted, one you can heat up or mild down.
This is a yummy looking meal, Jamie, sounds like something I would love!
Tonight's the night, Jamie. You finally broke me. It's Mexican night! Using your taco seasoning, I might add!
Jamie! Oh how I love Mexi-melts! Thank you for this recipe. They look so good. Can't wait to share it with my sister, she loves them too. Have a great weekend!
This makes me hungry!!
The Busy Bee's,
Myrna and Joye.
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
Yum..anything taco-inspired is a favorite here. Looks delicious!
This looks easy & yummy. Thanks for visiting & like on FB from the hop! Liked you back feel free to link up your recipes….@ my Friday Linkup Inspiration Spotlight @ DearCreatives.com Have a great weekend!
Great simple dish that would not be an argument with kids. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.
Ohhhh MexiMelts are one of my fave foods from Taco Bell, and homemade would be SO much more healthy! Pinning this and your pico de gallo recipes!
Thanks for sharing at the Farm Girl Blog Fest!
~Kristi@Let This Mind Be in You
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
This looks delicious. The perfect recipe for Mexican food lovers.
Found you through I Should Be Mopping the Floor. Mexi-Melts are my favorite thing at Taco Bell but I've never tried making them at home. Now I will!
YUM!
This recipe looks so good! Can't wait to try this and Thanks for sharing! Lynn H @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
love it so easy and delicious just made the list on the next menu
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Looks good, Jamie! I love the meximelts! Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays!
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!
Jamie do you have a great recipe using green chilies you can shoot off to me please? Thanks, as I have a friend looking and I know you love your Mex cookin'
"Just Me"
Thanks for sharing at Show Me Your Plaid Monday's!
Jamie I never tire of Mexican food and neither does my family! Can't wait to try these! Thanks for sharing at One Creative Weekend!
ok YUM! Gotta try it. I am stopping by from i should be mopping the floor blog hop, would love a visit! http://www.homemaker-mom.com/2/post/2012/08/my-homemade-veggie-soup-recipe.html
I'm so going to try this! 🙂
Following from the adorned blog hop. Yum always looking for ways to make my dinners more creative. This is definitely a keeper:) cheermamadrama.blogspot.com
YUMMY, I love stuff like this! We would love it if you would link up at our new linky party: Two Girls and a Party Hosted by:
Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life
Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
We hope to see you there!
This must be a warm and filling meal. It would be satisfying, to the end the day. Yummy, Thanks for sharing.
I think, I am back – just content and tired.
Yummy! My three boys would LOVE these. I can't wait to try. Thanks so much for the new recipe idea. Have a wonderful day! It's been pinnned.
Love Mexican food! Just saw these over at This Gal Cooks link party and had to stop by and check them out 🙂
I'd love for you to stop by my weekend link party and share a few of your favorite recipes @The Weekend re-Treat. The party starts Friday morning!
Shauna
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. *-*
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
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!
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
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.
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…
This is such a great and easy dinner recipe, thank you!