Copycat Taco Bell Beefy Melt (Print Version)

Cheesy beef, seasoned rice, melty cheese, and tortilla crunch—this burrito delivers bold Taco Bell flavors.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 packet taco seasoning mix
03 - 1/4 cup water
04 - 1 cup cooked Mexican-style rice
05 - 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1 cup crunchy tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
08 - 1/2 cup sour cream
09 - 5 large flour tortillas

# Steps:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
02 - Add taco seasoning and water to the cooked beef. Stir well and simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the meat thoroughly.
03 - Heat the flour tortillas briefly so they are soft and pliable for rolling.
04 - Place each tortilla on a clean surface and spoon a layer of Mexican-style rice in the center.
05 - Spoon a generous portion of the seasoned beef over the rice on each tortilla.
06 - Drizzle nacho cheese sauce evenly over the beef layer.
07 - Evenly distribute shredded cheddar cheese and crunchy tortilla strips or chips over the cheese sauce.
08 - Place a generous spoonful of sour cream on top of each assembled burrito filling.
09 - Fold in the sides and roll each tortilla tightly into a burrito, ensuring fillings are enclosed.
10 - For a crispier finish, place the burritos seam-side down in a skillet and toast for 1 to 2 minutes until the exterior is lightly golden.
11 - Serve the burritos warm and enjoy the flavors.

# Notes:

01 - For extra crunch but even distribution, lightly crush the tortilla strips before adding them to the filling.