Beef Meximelt Cheesy Taco (Print Version)
Ground beef, cheese, and salsa fill soft tortillas for warm, flavorful handheld comfort.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 ounce taco seasoning mix
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1/2 cup water
→ Assembly
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6 large flour tortillas
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16 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend
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1/2 cup pico de gallo salsa
# Steps:
01 -
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking the meat into fine crumbles. Drain off excess fat and return beef to the skillet.
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Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef and pour in water. Stir to combine thoroughly.
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Bring the seasoned beef mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes until the liquid reduces and the mixture becomes saucy.
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Wrap the flour tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15 to 20 seconds to soften them.
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Place a portion of seasoned beef onto each tortilla. Top evenly with shredded cheese and pico de gallo. Fold in the ends and roll the tortilla tightly around the filling.
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Wrap each prepared meximelt in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds to melt the cheese and finish softening the tortilla.
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Serve the meximelts hot.
# Notes:
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For a crispier texture, briefly toast the rolled meximelts in a dry skillet after microwaving.