Description
Taco Bell Quesarito Copycat is a homemade version of the popular fast-food favorite, featuring seasoned beef, fluffy rice, creamy chipotle sauce, and melted cheese wrapped inside a cheesy grilled tortilla.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce or chipotle mayo
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and a little water according to packet instructions; simmer until thickened.
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice with salsa until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, stir together sour cream and chipotle sauce.
- Place a large tortilla on a flat surface and sprinkle cheese evenly over it.
- Top with a small tortilla and press gently.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the tortilla stack until cheese melts and tortillas stick together. Flip once.
- Remove from skillet and layer seasoned beef, rice, chipotle sauce mixture, and more cheese on the small tortilla.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a burrito.
- Return to the skillet and grill seam-side down until golden and crispy on all sides.
- Slice in half and serve warm.
Notes
- Add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Use brown rice if preferred.
- Wrap tightly to prevent filling from spilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired