Beef Meximelt Cheesy Taco (Print Version)
Tender beef, gooey cheese, and fresh salsa wrapped in steamed tortillas for a comfort-packed Mexican-American classic.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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450 grams lean ground beef
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28 grams taco seasoning
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120 milliliters water
→ Tortilla & Assembly
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6 large flour tortillas
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450 grams shredded Mexican cheese blend
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120 milliliters pico de gallo salsa
# Instructions:
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In a large pan over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess fat for a leaner texture, then return beef to the pan.
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Add taco seasoning and water to the cooked beef. Stir thoroughly and break meat into small crumbles using a spatula.
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Bring the seasoned beef mixture to a simmer. Allow to cook gently for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened. Remove from heat.
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Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15–20 seconds until pliable.
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Spoon the hot beef mixture onto each tortilla. Top with Mexican cheese blend and fresh pico de gallo. Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a wrap shape.
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Wrap each filled tortilla in a damp paper towel. Microwave for 15 seconds to melt the cheese and further soften the tortilla.
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Unwrap and serve immediately while the filling is hot and the cheese is gooey.
# Notes:
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For best results, use freshly shredded cheese and homemade pico de gallo for enhanced flavor and texture.