Meximelts (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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6 large flour tortillas.
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1 pound lean ground beef.
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2 tablespoons taco seasoning (1 1-ounce packet).
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½ cup water.
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8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated.
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4 medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced.
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½ cup finely chopped white onion.
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1 small jalapeno, seeded and membranes removed.
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2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped.
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Juice of 1 lime.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
Instructions:
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble and brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain the grease.
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Stir in water and taco seasoning, continuing to crumble the ground beef with a potato masher until it’s finely crumbled. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for about 10 minutes. Once the mixture has thickened and is saucy, remove from heat.
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Wrap the tortillas in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and heat in the microwave for 20 seconds to warm and soften.
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Mix the pico de gallo ingredients together in a medium bowl.
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Lay a tortilla on a flat surface and scoop the meat mixture, pico, and cheese down the center. Tuck in the sides and roll up like a burrito.
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Wrap each Meximelt in a paper towel and microwave for 15-20 seconds to melt the cheese.
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Serve immediately.
Notes:
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A Taco Bell copycat recipe that combines seasoned ground beef, freshly made pico de gallo, and melted cheddar cheese in a soft flour tortilla.