Description
If you’re craving a quick, cheesy, and ultra-satisfying meal, this Easy Homemade Beefy Melt Burritos recipe is the answer. It’s packed with bold flavors from seasoned ground beef, creamy nacho cheese, fluffy rice, and tangy sour cream, all hugged by a golden, toasted tortilla. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, a quick lunch, or delicious Tex-Mex food ideas, this recipe checks every box. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or freezer-friendly batches. It’s comfort food made simple!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup cooked white rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
4 large flour tortillas
Optional: chopped green onions, jalapeños, hot sauce
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
3. Cook white rice according to package instructions and set aside.
4. Lay out tortillas. Add rice, beef, shredded cheese, nacho cheese, and sour cream.
5. Fold in sides and roll tightly into burritos.
6. Toast burritos in a skillet over medium heat, seam-side down, 2–3 minutes per side.
7. Serve warm with optional toppings or dipping sauces.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheddar for the best melting quality and flavor.
Let the filling cool slightly before wrapping to prevent soggy tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: easy dinner, beef burrito, quick lunch, cheesy burrito, Tex-Mex recipe, meal prep burrito, comfort food, food ideas