Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito
Make a homemade copycat-style Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito with a saucy, no-bean beef-and-cheddar filling, warm flour tortillas, and six simple ingredients.
Servings: 8 burritos
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef 85/15; leave the rendered fat in the skillet
- ¼ cup taco seasoning store-bought or homemade; the brand affects flavor and heat
- 8 oz. plain tomato sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese divided; 8 ounces by package weight (about 2 cups); freshly shredded or pre-shredded works
- 8 6-inch flour tortillas warmed
Instructions
- Warm the 6-inch flour tortillas so they are flexible for rolling. Set them aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Break it up with a wooden spoon. When the beef is almost cooked, add the taco seasoning and mix well. Cook for 1–2 minutes longer, until the beef is fully cooked and no longer pink. Leave the rendered fat in the skillet.
- Add the plain tomato sauce and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- The filling should be thick, saucy, and cohesive—not watery. If it is too thin, simmer longer. If it is too dry, add a small splash of beef broth.
- Add 1 cup of the shredded cheddar and stir until melted into the beef mixture.
- Lay the warm tortillas on a flat surface. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the remaining cheddar into the center of each tortilla.
- Add ¼ cup of the beef mixture to each tortilla. Fold the sides in, then roll tightly to close.
- Wrap each burrito in parchment if desired, either to help hold it together or for a takeout-style presentation.
Video
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Notes
- No beans: This tested version intentionally uses no beans.
- Optional garnish: Cilantro is optional and is not part of the six required ingredients.
- Refrigerate: Store the filling or assembled burritos in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
- Freeze: Cool assembled burritos, wrap individually in foil, and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Reheat thawed: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Remove foil, wrap in a damp paper towel, and microwave for 1–2 minutes until the center is steaming hot.
- Reheat frozen: Remove foil, wrap in a damp paper towel, and microwave at 50% power for 3–5 minutes, turning halfway, until the center is steaming hot.
- Safety: Never microwave foil-wrapped burritos.
- Nutrition: Nutrition is per complete burrito, based on 8 burritos. Values are automated estimates and can vary by ingredient brand.
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g