Beef Meximelt Cheesy Taco

If you’re craving a Taco Bell Meximelt-inspired cheesy beef taco, here’s a homemade version that’s even better—loaded with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and fresh pico de gallo, all wrapped in a soft tortilla.

Beef Meximelt Cheesy Taco Recipe

(Makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)

• 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade: 1 tsp each chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ½ tsp salt)

• 1 cup pico de gallo (or diced tomatoes + onions + cilantro + lime juice)

• 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese (or a mix)

• 4 large flour tortillas (or 6-inch size for smaller tacos)

• 2 tbsp sour cream (optional, for serving)

• Hot sauce (optional, like Tapatío or Cholula)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Beef:

   • Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat.

   • Add taco seasoning + ¼ cup water, simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.

2. Assemble:

   • Warm tortillas slightly (microwave 10 sec or dry skillet).

   • Layer each tortilla with:

     • Cheese (¼ cup per tortilla)

     • Seasoned beef (¼ of the mixture)

     • Pico de gallo (2–3 tbsp)

   • Fold like a burrito (or leave open-faced for a “melt” style).

3. Melt the Cheese:

   • Heat a clean skillet over medium. Add assembled tacos seam-side down, pressing lightly. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until cheese melts and tortillas are golden.

4. Serve:

   • Top with extra pico, sour cream, or hot sauce.

Tips for the Perfect Meximelt:

• Extra gooey? Add a layer of queso blanco or pepper jack cheese.

• Low-carb? Use keto tortillas or lettuce wraps.

• Taco Bell hack: Mix 1 tbsp nacho cheese sauce into the beef for extra creaminess.

This is the ultimate cheesy, beefy, fresh-flavored taco—way better than drive-thru! Want to tweak the heat level or add guacamole? 😋🌮🔥