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Copycat Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito steaming on board

Copycat Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito – Amazing Flavor in 30 Minutes


  • Author: Cheff Jeff
  • Total Time: 30min
  • Yield: 4 burritos 1x

Description

Make this gooey, spicy, beefy Copycat Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito at home. It’s freezer-friendly and better than the drive-thru!


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup diced yellow onion

1 tbsp chili powder

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 cup tomato paste (or 1/2 cup tomato sauce)

1/2 cup water + 1 tbsp cornstarch (slurry)

1/2 cup refried beans (optional)

1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend

4 large flour tortillas


Instructions

Brown ground beef and onions in a skillet until fully cooked.

Stir in chili powder, cayenne, and salt.

Mix in tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.

Add cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened.

Stir in refried beans and half the cheese.

Warm tortillas in microwave for 15 seconds.

Spoon 1/2 cup filling into each tortilla and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Roll burritos tightly and serve hot or wrap for later.`,

Notes

For freezer burritos: Let cool, wrap in foil or plastic, freeze up to 3 months.

Reheat in microwave (3 min) or oven (375°F for 25 min).

Add jalapeños or sour cream for a spicy or creamy twist.

  • Prep Time: 10min
  • Cook Time: 20min
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican- American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 670mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

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