Beef Meximelt Melted Cheese (Printer-Friendly)
Warm flour tortillas filled with seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh pico de gallo for a tasty treat.
# What You’ll Need:
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1 pound ground beef
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2 tablespoons taco seasoning
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6 taco-sized flour tortillas
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2 cups Mexican shredded cheese blend
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3/4 cup pico de gallo
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1 cup chopped tomato
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2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
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1/2 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
# Steps to Follow:
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Combine the chopped tomato, finely chopped onion, lime juice, salt, chopped cilantro, and seeded chopped jalapeno in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it into very small pieces. Stir in taco seasoning along with the amount of water specified on the seasoning package and cook until fully incorporated and tender.
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Wrap the flour tortillas in a towel and warm them in the microwave for about 20 seconds until pliable and easy to handle without cracking.
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Layer the cheese, cooked ground beef, and pico de gallo onto each tortilla. Fold the edges inward and roll tightly, closing like a small burrito.
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Wrap each assembled Meximelt in a damp paper towel and microwave individually for 20 seconds to melt the cheese.
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Remove the Meximelt from the microwave and serve immediately while warm.
# Helpful Hints:
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For authentic texture, break the ground beef into very fine pieces to mimic the Taco Bell style.
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Use small, taco-sized flour tortillas for best results, as they provide the traditional portion size.
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Warming tortillas before assembly prevents cracking and helps with folding.