Description
The Beefy Melt Burrito is a hearty, cheesy, and satisfying meal made with seasoned beef, a creamy cheese sauce, and optional rice and toppings—all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. It’s comfort food at its finest, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
-
- Beef Filling:
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
-
- Cheese Sauce:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
-
- Burrito Assembly:
- 6 large flour tortillas (10–12 inch)
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
- Homemade Taco Seasoning (optional):
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns. Season with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, and water. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened.
- Stir in cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Warm tortillas. Add a portion of beef, cheese sauce, and optional rice. Roll tightly into burritos.
- Top with sour cream and green onions, if desired. Serve immediately or wrap for storage.
Notes
- Swap beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Add black beans, corn, or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
- Try different cheeses like pepper jack or queso fresco for variety.
- Prepare beef and cheese sauce ahead of time for quick assembly.
- Freeze assembled burritos before or after baking for convenient meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 730
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
