Copycat Taco Bell Chili Cheese BurritoIngredients Recipe
This Copycat Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito recipe delivers a flavorful, cheesy, and hearty burrito experience right at home. Made with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, tomato paste, and a generous amount of cheddar cheese wrapped in warm flour tortillas, it’s a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 burritos 1x
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Skillet Cooking and Wrapping
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water, divided (2 cups and 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (about 6 tablespoons)
Cheese and Tortillas
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
Optional for Serving
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- Cook the Beef and Onions: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain any excess fat before proceeding.
- Season the Meat: Stir in chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well to evenly coat the beef and onions with the spices.
- Add Water and Thicken: Pour in 2 cups of water. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Stir this mixture into the skillet and let it come to a simmer so the sauce thickens.
- Add Beans and Tomato Paste: Stir in the refried beans and tomato paste until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Melt the Cheese: Add 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese to the meat mixture, stirring until melted and evenly mixed.
- Assemble the Burritos: Warm the flour tortillas in the microwave for about 15 seconds to soften. Place a tortilla on a cutting board, sprinkle a pinch of shredded cheese on it, then spoon 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the meat mixture onto the center.
- Roll the Burrito: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and then roll it over into a secure log shape.
- Serve: Serve your chili cheese burritos hot with sour cream and salsa if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella, pepper jack, or a Mexican cheese blend for variety.
- Feel free to add chopped bell peppers or jalapeno peppers to the meat mixture for extra flavor and spice.
- To freeze, let burritos cool completely, wrap individually in plastic wrap, and place in a large ziplock freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 359 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 745 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg
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