Description
Indulge in the cheesy, crunchy delight of a homemade Taco Bell Quesarito. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the best of burritos and quesadillas, featuring savory ground beef, fluffy rice, and a creamy sauce that packs a flavor punch. Perfect for family dinners, game nights, or casual gatherings, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Customize your Quesarito with favorite toppings for an even more personalized experience. Get ready to bring the excitement of Taco Bell right into your kitchen with this delicious copycat recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 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
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 2 teaspoons Chipotle Sauce from can of Adobo Peppers
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 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
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent.
- Add ground beef and taco seasoning; cook until browned. Add water to combine flavors.
- Prepare rice by cooking it in chicken broth using either a rice cooker or stovetop method.
- Mix together chunky salsa, garlic salt, cumin, sour cream, chipotle sauce, chili powder, sugar, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Assemble Quesaritos by spreading rice on tortillas, topping with beef mixture and sauce. Drizzle nacho cheese sauce and sprinkle shredded cheese before rolling tightly.
- Cook assembled Quesaritos seam-side down in the skillet until golden brown on both sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Quesarito (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg