Here’s a copycat recipe for the Taco Bell Cheesy Quesarito — a deliciously cheesy, cheesy quesadilla-wrapped burrito loaded with seasoned beef, rice, creamy chipotle sauce, and melty cheese. Perfect for a Taco Bell craving at home!
🌯 Taco Bell Cheesy Quesarito Copycat
🧀 Ingredients:
- Large flour tortillas (10–12 inches)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning)
- 1 cup cooked cilantro-lime rice (or plain rice with a squeeze of lime and chopped cilantro)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for quesadilla)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp chipotle sauce or adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for grilling)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Cook the beef:
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain fat and stir in taco seasoning with about ½ cup water. Simmer until thickened (about 5 minutes). - Make the chipotle sauce:
Mix sour cream, mayo, and chipotle/adobo sauce in a small bowl. Adjust spice level to taste. - Prepare the quesadilla:
Heat a large tortilla in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over half the tortilla. Once cheese melts slightly, fold tortilla over to form a quesadilla. Cook 1-2 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted. Remove and keep warm. - Assemble the Quesarito:
On the quesadilla, layer:- Taco-seasoned beef
- Cilantro-lime rice
- Cheddar cheese
- Drizzle chipotle sauce over the top
- Roll it up tightly like a burrito.
- Optional: Grill the rolled Quesarito in the pan with a little butter or oil for 1–2 minutes per side for extra crispness.
🔄 Tips:
- Add diced onions, jalapeños, or lettuce for extra texture.
- Swap beef for chicken, steak, or beans for a different protein.
- Double up the cheese for an ultra-cheesy experience.