Description
Enjoy the flavors of a Tex-Mex classic with this easy MexiMelt recipe. Perfectly seasoned ground beef, gooey cheeses, and fresh pico de gallo all wrapped up in a warm tortilla – it’s a delicious meal or snack that’s sure to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1/2 pound ground beef
Taco Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Water:
- 1/4 cup water
Flour Tortillas:
- 4 flour tortillas (8-inch)
Cheeses:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Pico de Gallo:
- 1/3 cup pico de gallo or finely chopped tomatoes and onions
Salt and Pepper:
- To taste
Optional:
- Hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Season the Beef: Stir in taco seasoning and water, and simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in a microwave or on a skillet until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the MexiMelt: Spoon seasoned beef down the center of each tortilla. Top with cheddar, Monterey Jack cheeses, and pico de gallo. Fold and wrap tightly.
- Melt the Cheese: Microwave each filled wrap for 20–30 seconds or heat in a skillet until the cheese melts.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with salsa or hot sauce.
Notes
- Enhance with refried beans or sour cream for extra flavor.
- Great for quick lunches, snacks, or freezing for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
