Beef Meximelt with Cheese (Printer-Friendly)
Seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh pico de gallo wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pico de Gallo
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1 cup chopped tomatoes
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2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
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1/2 seeded and chopped jalapeño
→ Main
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1 pound ground beef
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2 tablespoons taco seasoning
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6 taco-sized flour tortillas
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2 cups Mexican shredded cheese blend
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3/4 cup prepared pico de gallo
# Steps to Make This:
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Combine chopped tomatoes, onion, lime juice, salt, cilantro, and jalapeño in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until needed.
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In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat, breaking apart into fine crumbles. Stir in taco seasoning and required water according to seasoning package instructions. Simmer until cooked through.
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Place flour tortillas inside a clean towel and microwave for approximately 20 seconds until pliable and easy to handle.
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Lay warmed tortillas flat. Evenly distribute shredded cheese, seasoned ground beef, and pico de gallo on each. Fold sides inward and roll tightly like a small burrito.
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Wrap each rolled tortilla in a damp paper towel and microwave individually for 20 seconds to melt the cheese.
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Remove from microwave and serve immediately while warm.
# Additional Notes:
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For authentic texture, break ground beef into very small pieces during cooking and use small taco-sized tortillas.
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Warming tortillas before assembling prevents cracking and eases handling.
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Fresh chunky pico de gallo is preferred to replicate the original Fresco salsa flavor.