Taco Bell Quesarito

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:

1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef until no longer pink.
2. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, cooking uncovered for 3-5 minutes to combine the flavors.
3. Set aside.

For the Spanish Rice:

1. Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the rice, stirring often until it begins to brown.
3. Stir in chicken broth, salsa, garlic salt, and cumin.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
5. Set aside.

For the Chipotle Sauce:

1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all the chipotle sauce ingredients.
2. Set aside.

For the Quesaritos:

1. Wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds to warm them.
2. Warm the nacho cheese sauce in the microwave.
3. Spread nacho cheese sauce on 4 tortillas, leaving a 1-inch border.
4. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the nacho cheese.
5. Top with the remaining tortillas, pressing gently.
6. Spread taco meat and rice on top of the second tortilla layer.
7. Drizzle with chipotle sauce and sour cream.
8. Fold in the sides of the tortillas and roll up like a burrito.
9. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and spread olive oil onto the pan.
10. Cook each burrito for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
11. Serve warm and enjoy!

Enjoy your delicious Taco Bell Quesarito!