Cheesy Taco Bell Quesarito (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Filling
01 -
450 g ground beef
02 -
1 packet taco seasoning
→ Spanish Rice
03 -
200 g white rice
04 -
480 ml chicken broth
05 -
240 ml chunky salsa
06 -
0.5 onion, chopped
07 -
15 ml olive oil
08 -
1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 -
1 teaspoon garlic salt
→ Cheese & Sauces
10 -
120 g Mexican cheese blend, shredded
11 -
120 ml nacho cheese sauce
12 -
120 ml sour cream
13 -
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
14 -
15 ml adobo sauce
→ Tortillas
15 -
8 large flour tortillas
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned. Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water as directed on the seasoning packet. Simmer for 5 minutes until well combined.
02 -
In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in rice, chicken broth, salsa, garlic salt, and cumin. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Fluff rice with a fork.
03 -
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
04 -
Microwave tortillas for 20-30 seconds until pliable. Warm nacho cheese sauce until hot and pourable.
05 -
Spread nacho cheese sauce over half of the tortillas. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Top each with a second tortilla to create a double layer for each quesarito.
06 -
Spoon seasoned beef onto the center of each double-layered tortilla. Add a portion of Spanish rice. Drizzle with chipotle sauce and dollops of sour cream.
07 -
Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to form a burrito shape. Heat a skillet over medium-high and add a small amount of olive oil. Place quesaritos seam-side down and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.
08 -
Slice each quesarito in half and serve immediately with additional chipotle sauce and salsa if desired.
# Notes:
01 -
Warm tortillas before assembling to prevent cracking.
02 -
Do not rush the toasting step, as a crisp exterior enhances both texture and flavor.
03 -
Substitute beef with rotisserie chicken or black beans for variety.
04 -
Prepare quesaritos in advance and refrigerate until ready to toast.