Beef Meximelt Cheesy Taco
The Beef Meximelt Cheesy Taco is a Tex-Mex favorite with seasoned ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and zesty pico de gallo wrapped in a warm tortilla.
Equipment
- Skillet or frying pan
- Spatula
- Mixing bowls
- Knife & cutting board
- Measuring spoons/cups
- Microwave or oven (for melting cheese)
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade blend: chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican cheese blend
- 4 flour tortillas 8-inch size
- ½ cup pico de gallo fresh tomato, onion, cilantro, lime, jalapeño
- 2 tbsp sour cream optional
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Place a portion of beef mixture in the center of each tortilla.
- Top with shredded cheese and pico de gallo.
- Microwave or bake briefly until cheese melts.
- Fold and serve warm with sour cream if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per taco, approx.):
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 2g