Description

Recreate the crave-worthy Taco Bell Quesarito at home with layers of seasoned beef, chipotle sauce, nacho cheese, and Spanish rice, all wrapped in a grilled tortilla for a cheesy, savory, and spicy treat.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

2 tablespoons olive oil (plus 1 tablespoon for cooking burritos)

1/4 cup onion, chopped

1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup chunky salsa

1 teaspoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon cumin (divided)

1/2 cup sour cream (plus 1/2 cup for assembling)

2 teaspoons chipotle sauce (from can of adobo peppers)

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

8 flour tortillas, burrito size

1 cup nacho cheese sauce

2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

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Instructions

In a skillet, cook and crumble ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer uncovered for 3–5 minutes. Set aside.
Sauté chopped onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add rice and stir until it begins to brown.
Stir in chicken broth, salsa, garlic salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, chipotle sauce, chili powder, sugar, salt, remaining cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth. Set aside.
Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds. Heat nacho cheese sauce.
Spread nacho cheese over 4 tortillas, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and place the remaining 4 tortillas on top. Press gently.
On the top tortillas, layer taco meat and Spanish rice. Drizzle chipotle sauce and top with sour cream.
Fold in sides and roll into burritos.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each burrito for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Slice in half or serve whole. Enjoy warm.

Notes

Use lean ground beef or turkey for a lower-fat version.
Warm tortillas before assembling to avoid tearing.
Adjust chipotle sauce to taste for preferred spice level.
Store components separately for make-ahead meal prep.
Swap ground beef with beans or plant-based meat for a vegetarian option.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Quesarito
Calories: 720
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 1350mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 18g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 62g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 95mg