Homemade Mexi-Melts
A beloved Taco Bell menu item, this homemade Mexi-Melt recipe will help you bring this classic back in all its cheesy glory. It only takes 20 minutes or less to make!
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 package store-bought taco seasoning or use homemade taco seasoning mix!
- ½ cup water
- 6 large flour tortillas warmed
- ¾ cup pico de gallo
- 4 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
Instructions
- Brown and crumble the beef over medium-high heat, cooking until the beef is no longer pink. Drain, if necessary.
- Add the taco seasoning and water to the beef. Simmer over medium-high heat, occasionally stirring, until the meat mixture is saucy.
- Top each tortilla with 1/6th each of beef mixture, pico de gallo, and cheese.
- Roll each tortilla like a burrito and wrap them in a slightly damp paper towel.
- Microwave on HIGH power for 15-20 seconds or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can use your oven to heat up your melts by placing the rolled tortillas on a baking sheet and baking them in a 400°F oven for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mexi-melt | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1646mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1118IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 935mg | Iron: 4mg
