Beef Meximelt Copycat (Printer-Friendly)
Savory seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh pico de gallo wrapped in warm flour tortillas.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Filling
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1 pound ground beef
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2 tablespoons taco seasoning
→ Tortillas
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6 taco-sized flour tortillas
→ Cheese
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2 cups Mexican shredded cheese blend
→ Pico de Gallo
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1 cup chopped tomatoes
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2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
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1/2 seeded and chopped jalapeno
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Combine chopped tomatoes, onion, lime juice, salt, cilantro, and jalapeno in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into fine crumbles. Stir in taco seasoning and required water from seasoning package, and cook until absorbed.
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Wrap the tortillas in a damp towel and microwave for approximately 20 seconds until flexible and easy to fold.
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Distribute shredded cheese, seasoned beef, and a spoonful of pico de gallo evenly on each warm tortilla. Fold in the sides and roll tightly like a burrito.
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Wrap each filled tortilla in a damp paper towel and microwave individually for 20 seconds to melt the cheese and warm the filling.
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Remove from microwave and serve immediately while warm.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Break ground beef into very small pieces to mimic Taco Bell's texture. Use taco-sized tortillas to maintain authentic portion size. Ensure tortillas are warm to prevent cracking during rolling.