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Taco Bell Meximelt
You can make delicious Taco Bell Meximelt at home with this easy copycat recipe.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
301 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Pico de gallo
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced small (about ⅛ inch, ripe
- ½ cup white onion finely diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely diced (use half for milder heat)
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 lime, fresh
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Beef Filling
- 1 1/2 tablespoons masa harina
- 4 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion dried minced
- 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 1/3 pounds ground chuck
Shells and Toppings
- 12 inch flour tortillas
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo
- 1 1/2 cups Colby jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the pico de gallo to allow flavors to develop while cooking the meat. Combine the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix gently and set aside.
- For the beef filling, combine all dry seasonings in a small bowl. Brown the ground chuck in a large nonstick skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease, then add the seasoning mixture and water. Simmer on medium-low for 20 minutes until most liquid has evaporated but the meat remains moist.
- To assemble, warm each tortilla in a medium skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side. Layer 2 tablespoons cheese, 3 tablespoons seasoned beef, and 1 tablespoon pico de gallo in the center, edge to edge. Fold tortillas in half and serve immediately while hot and the cheese is melty.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
654mg
(27%)
Potassium
254mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
619IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
162mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 654mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 619IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.