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 Meximelt brings it back to your kitchen by combining a taco and a quesadilla into a melty taco of goodness.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6-8 6" tortillas
- 1 pkg Taco Bell taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup Taco Bell Mexican blend shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo
Instructions
- In skillet, on medium high heat, brown ground beef
- Add taco seasoning and water, stir until mixture is thickened
- 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 towel
- Spoon 1/3 cup taco meat down the middle of the tortilla
- Line the taco meat with 2 tbsp pico de gallo
- Line the pico with 3 tbsp shredded cheese
- Fold over the tortilla
- Top with another damp paper towel
- Microwave for 60 seconds until cheese melts
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 28.1gProtein: 17.6gFat: 16.5gSaturated Fat: 7.4gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 841mgPotassium: 111mgSugar: 1.2gCalcium: 207mgIron: 1mg
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