Seasoned beef, gooey cheese and fresh pico in a gently steamed tortilla, ready in just 20 minutes.
Preparation Time
5 min
Cooking Time
15 min
Overall Time
20 min
Category: Dinner
Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
Cuisine Type: Mexican-American
Output: 6 Serves
Dietary Options: ~
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 ounce packet taco seasoning
1/2 cup water
6 large flour tortillas
16 ounces shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup pico de gallo salsa
Steps
In a large pan, brown the ground beef and drain the oil. Return the beef to the pan.
Add water and taco seasoning to the beef. Mash the meat into fine crumbles.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes until saucy. Remove from heat.
Wrap tortillas in damp paper towel and microwave for 15-20 seconds to soften.
Fill each tortilla with meat, cheese, and pico de gallo. Tuck in the ends and roll like a burrito.
Wrap each meximelt in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds to melt the cheese and soften the tortilla.
Serve the meximelts hot.
Required Tools
- Large pan
- Microwave
- Damp paper towel