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Easier Than Hitting The Drive-Thru, Copycat Taco Bell Mexi-Melts

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INGREDIENTS  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 8 oz water
  • 6-8 taco sized flour tortillas
  • 8 oz Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • Taco Bell brand hot sauce
  • sour cream, to serve

INSTRUCTIONS 

  • Brown ground beef over medium heat in a large skillet, breaking up the meat into small crumbles as it cooks.
  • Once meat is cooked through and nicely browned, spoon off and discard any excess fat.
  • Add taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce and water to the skillet. Increase heat slightly and bring mixture to a simmer.
  • Simmer, stirring occasionally, until all the excess liquid has cooked off and you have a thick meat mixture, similar to the consistency of a thick chili.
  • Place flour tortillas on a smooth work surface.
  • Add a layer of grated cheese to each tortilla.
  • Add a generous heaping of the taco seasoned beef to each tortilla.
  • Spoon on taco sauce.
  • Top with more shredded cheese.
  • Roll up each tortilla to enclose the filling. Be sure to fold in the ends so the filling doesn’t leak out.
  • Wrap each Meximelt in a damp paper towel.
  • Microwave 2 Meximelts at a time on high for 1 minute or until cheese has completely melted.
  • Serve with a side of sour cream if desired.