Description
Cheesy Beef Meximelt is a delicious and hearty dish featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheeses, and flour tortillas, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is fully cooked and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and well combined.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lay out the flour tortillas on a clean surface. Spoon an equal amount of the beef and cheese mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Roll them up tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Pour salsa evenly over the top of the rolled tortillas.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and the tortillas are slightly crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve with sour cream and sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the beef mixture or use a spicy salsa.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, and consider adding black beans for extra fiber and protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Meximelt
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg