Easy Meximelts (Taco Bell Copycat) (Print version)
Seasoned beef, melted three-cheese blend, and fresh pico de gallo wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, ready in about 20 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the beef
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1/2 lb (225 g) lean ground beef
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1 tablespoon taco seasoning
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1/4 cup (60 ml) water
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Pinch of salt
For the assembly
05 -
4 (6-inch) flour tortillas
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1/2 cup (55 g) shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup (55 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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1/2 cup (55 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/2 cup (120 g) pico de gallo, drained if juicy
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into very fine crumbles. Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Combine finely diced tomato and onion with chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Let stand while the beef finishes cooking.
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Stack tortillas between damp paper towels and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds until soft and pliable.
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Lay each tortilla flat. Sprinkle with cheese, add seasoned beef, spoon over pico, then top with more cheese. Fold in sides and roll tightly.
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Wrap each rolled Meximelt in a damp paper towel. Microwave 30 to 45 seconds until the cheese is melted and gooey. Serve immediately.
# Good to know:
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Best served immediately while the tortilla is soft and the cheese is melted.