Beef Meximelt Cheesy Taco (Printable Version)
Seasoned beef and melted cheese combined with fresh pico in soft tortillas for a quick, satisfying meal.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Protein
01 -
1 pound lean ground beef
→ Seasoning
02 -
1 ounce taco seasoning packet
03 -
1/2 cup water
→ Bread
04 -
6 large flour tortillas
→ Dairy
05 -
16 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend
→ Condiments
06 -
1/2 cup pico de gallo salsa
# Steps to Cook:
01 -
In a large pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess oil and return beef to the pan.
02 -
Add water and taco seasoning to the pan. Break up the meat into fine crumbles using a spatula.
03 -
Bring the seasoned beef mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
04 -
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15 to 20 seconds to soften.
05 -
Divide the meat evenly among the tortillas. Top with shredded cheese and pico de gallo. Fold the ends and roll each tortilla like a burrito.
06 -
Wrap each assembled meximelt in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds to melt the cheese and soften the tortilla further.
07 -
Serve the meximelts hot immediately.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
For a spicier flavor, add chopped jalapeños to the pico de gallo.