Description
Authentic Mexican-inspired Meximelt recipe blends savory ground beef with melted cheese in a warm tortilla. Zesty flavors and simple ingredients create a quick, satisfying meal for home cooks craving Mexican-style comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 ½ cups (340 g) shredded Mexican cheese blend (cheddar, Monterey Jack, and pepper jack)
- 6 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- ¾ cup (180 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh pico de gallo
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sizzle ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, crumbling until thoroughly browned and caramelized.
- Seasoning Fusion: Drain excess fat, then incorporate taco seasoning and water, simmering until the mixture thickens into a rich, aromatic filling.
- Pico de Gallo Creation: Combine diced tomatoes, minced onions, chopped jalapeno peppers, and cilantro in a bowl, brightening the mixture with fresh lime juice and a touch of salt.
- Tortilla Warming: Soften tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave, ensuring they become pliable and easy to manipulate.
- Meximelt Assembly: Layer a warm tortilla with seasoned beef, generously sprinkle shredded cheese, and top with freshly prepared pico de gallo.
- Rolling Technique: Carefully fold and roll the tortilla, sealing the edges to contain the flavorful filling.
- Final Heating: Wrap each Meximelt in a damp paper towel and microwave briefly, allowing the cheese to melt into a creamy, indulgent coating.
- Serving: Present immediately, revealing a hot, gooey southwestern-inspired delicacy bursting with vibrant flavors.
Notes
- Manage Meat Moisture: Drain excess fat completely after browning ground beef to prevent soggy, greasy Meximelts and ensure a crisp, clean texture.
- Cheese Melting Magic: Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-packaged varieties for smoother, more even melting and superior flavor development.
- Tortilla Temperature Trick: Warm tortillas just until pliable to prevent cracking or becoming too brittle during rolling, which can cause filling leakage.
- Spice Level Control: Adjust jalapeno quantity in pico de gallo based on personal heat tolerance, removing seeds for milder version or adding extra for bold flavor enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg