Copycat Taco Bell Chili Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chili Beef Filling
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450 grams ground beef
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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3 tablespoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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480 millilitres water, divided
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
→ Filling and Assembly
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1 can (450 grams) refried beans
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1 can (170 grams) tomato paste (approximately 6 tablespoons)
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340 grams cheddar cheese, shredded
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10 flour tortillas (25 cm each)
# Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, cooking until beef is browned and onions are tender. Drain excess fat from the pan.
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Stir in chili powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Pour in 480 millilitres of water, reserving 30 millilitres. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in reserved water, then add to the pan. Simmer until mixture thickens.
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Add refried beans and tomato paste to the skillet, stirring until thoroughly blended with the meat mixture.
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Fold 170 grams of the shredded cheddar cheese into the filling and mix until melted and fully incorporated.
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Warm each flour tortilla briefly in the microwave for 15 seconds to soften. Lay tortilla flat, sprinkle with additional shredded cheese, and spoon 60 to 120 millilitres of the beef mixture onto the centre.
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Fold the sides over the filling and roll into a log shape. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Serve immediately, optionally with sour cream and salsa.
# Notes:
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Warming the tortillas briefly helps prevent cracking during assembly.
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For spicier burritos, increase cayenne pepper or serve with hot sauce.