Description
Craving a fast-food-style burrito but want to make it fresh at home? These Easy Homemade Beefy Melt Burritos deliver big flavor with melty cheddar cheese, savory taco-seasoned beef, warm rice, and creamy nacho sauce — all wrapped in a perfectly toasted tortilla. They’re quick to prepare, family-approved, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or even meal prep. Whether you’re after a quick dinner, easy recipe, or hearty comfort food idea, these burritos check every box and leave everyone full and happy.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
¾ cup water
1 ½ cups cooked white rice
1 cup nacho cheese sauce
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup sour cream
6 large flour tortillas
½ cup green onions
½ cup crispy tortilla strips
Pickled jalapeños to taste
Diced tomatoes or salsa to taste
Hot sauce or chipotle mayo as desired
½ cup refried beans or black beans (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
2. Add taco seasoning and ¾ cup water. Stir and simmer until thickened, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Warm the cooked rice and nacho cheese sauce until hot and smooth.
4. Heat flour tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
5. To assemble: spread 1–2 tablespoons sour cream on each tortilla. Layer with ¼ cup rice, ⅓ cup beef, 2 tablespoons nacho cheese, and shredded cheddar.
6. Add optional toppings: crispy strips, green onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, etc.
7. Fold in the sides and roll the burrito tightly from bottom to top.
8. Toast burritos seam-side down in a skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and sealed.
9. Serve hot with your favorite sides or dipping sauces.
Notes
Toasting your burrito in a skillet locks in the shape and adds a golden, crispy finish.
Don’t overstuff the tortilla — this keeps it easy to roll and mess-free to eat.
Use fresh, warmed tortillas to prevent cracking during folding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: beefy melt burrito, easy burrito recipe, quick dinner, comfort food, homemade fast food