Taco Bell Quesarito
Ingredients:
For the Taco Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
For the Spanish Rice:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
For the Chipotle Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons chipotle sauce from a can of adobo peppers
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
For the Quesaritos:
- 8 flour tortillas (burrito size)
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
For the Taco Meat:
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef until no longer pink.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water, cooking uncovered for 3-5 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Set aside.
For the Spanish Rice:
- Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice, stirring often until it begins to brown.
- Stir in chicken broth, salsa, garlic salt, and cumin.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- Set aside.
For the Chipotle Sauce:
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all the chipotle sauce ingredients.
- Set aside.
For the Quesaritos:
- Wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds to warm them.
- Warm the nacho cheese sauce in the microwave.
- Spread nacho cheese sauce on 4 tortillas, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the nacho cheese.
- Top with the remaining tortillas, pressing gently.
- Spread taco meat and rice on top of the second tortilla layer.
- Drizzle with chipotle sauce and sour cream.
- Fold in the sides of the tortillas and roll up like a burrito.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and spread olive oil onto the pan.
- Cook each burrito for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Enjoy your delicious Taco Bell Quesarito!