Copycat Taco Bell Meximelt
The Meximelt at Taco Bell was one of my absolute favorite menu items - but it's no longer on the menu! Ugh - the tragedy! This Copycat Taco Bell Meximelt brings it back to your kitchen by combining a taco and a quesadilla into a melty burrito of goodness.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 pkg Taco Bell taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 6-8 6" soft tortillas
- 1 cup Taco Bell Mexican blend shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo
Instructions
- In skillet, on medium high heat, brown ground beef1 lb ground beef
- Add taco seasoning and water, stir until mixture is thickened1 pkg Taco Bell taco seasoning, 3/4 cup water
- On cutting board that will fit in microwave or microwave-safe plate, lay out a paper towel and sprinkle it with water so it's damp
- Lay out 2 tortillas on paper towel6-8 6" soft tortillas
- Spoon 1/3 cup taco meat mixture down the middle of each soft flour tortilla
- Line the taco meat with 2 tbsp pico de gallo1/2 cup pico de gallo
- Line the pico with 3 tbsp shredded cheese1 cup Taco Bell Mexican blend shredded cheese
- Fold over the tortilla
- Top with another damp paper towel
- Microwave for 60 seconds until cheese melts
Notes
**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Serving: 1meximeltCalories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 1499mgPotassium: 384mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1237IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 287mgIron: 4mg
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