Dinner

Beefy Melt Burrito Recipe

Byanna orden October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Introduction

The Taco Bell Beefy Melt Burrito is a flavorful, satisfying meal that combines seasoned ground beef, Mexican rice, crunchy chips, and creamy cheese dip wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. It’s perfect for a quick dinner or a tasty game day treat.

The image shows several soft flour tortillas wrapped into burritos with one burrito cut in half revealing its layers. The innermost layer has cooked ground meat in a brown sauce, followed by light yellow melted cheese, white sour cream, yellow corn chips, and shredded orange cheese. One burrito is whole, and the other halved to display the contents. A spoon with bright yellow sauce is lying nearby on a white marbled surface, which also holds some scattered shredded cheese and corn chips. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
1/4 cup water (or beef broth)
1 cup refried beans (optional)
2 cups cooked Mexican rice (or instant Mexican rice)
4 burrito sized flour tortillas
2 cups Fritos or Doritos
1 cup cheese dip (warmed, like Tostitos)
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup sour cream
Salsa (if desired)

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the ground beef in a sauté pan over medium heat, breaking it apart until no longer pink. Add the taco seasoning and water, stirring well. Cook for another minute, then stir in the refried beans. If the mixture is too thick, add a bit more water until you reach the desired consistency.
Step 2: Prepare your Mexican rice according to package instructions or warm leftover rice. Heat the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to make them flexible.
Step 3: Lay one tortilla flat and spoon a couple of tablespoons of the beef mixture into the center. Add a couple of tablespoons of rice on top, then layer with fritos, a large spoonful of cheese dip, shredded cheese, and a spoonful of sour cream. Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll it carefully to form a burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
Step 4: Serve the burritos as they are, or toast them in a pan over medium heat until the outside is crisp. Serve immediately with salsa if you like.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add diced onions or jalapeños to the beef while cooking.
Swap the refried beans for black beans for a different texture.
Use a blend of your favorite tortilla chips for varied crunch and taste.
Try adding guacamole or chopped fresh cilantro for a fresh twist.

Storage

Store any leftover burritos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm them in a skillet over medium heat until heated through and the outside is crisp again, or microwave until hot.