Description
Recreating Taco Bell’s beefy 5-layer burrito brings Mexican-inspired comfort to home kitchens with simple ingredients. Layered flavors and quick assembly make this copycat recipe a satisfying meal you can enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound Taco Bell ground beef
Beans and Cheese:
- 3 cups refried beans
- 1 1/2 cups nacho cheese sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded
Wrapping and Topping:
- 12 burrito-sized flour tortillas
- 1 cup light sour cream
Instructions
- Warm tortillas in the microwave with damp paper towels for 20 seconds at 50% power to enhance pliability and prevent cracking.
- Create a base layer by spreading nacho cheese sauce across half of each tortilla, maintaining a small border around the edges to prevent spillage.
- Stack the remaining tortillas atop the nacho cheese-covered ones, gently pressing to create a secure double-layer foundation.
- Apply a smooth, even layer of refried beans across the top tortilla surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute seasoned ground beef generously over the beans, creating a robust protein foundation for the burrito.
- Add a creamy ribbon of sour cream along the center of the beef layer, providing a cool contrast to the warm ingredients.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the sour cream, allowing the cheese to slightly melt from the residual heat.
- Fold the top and bottom edges of the tortilla inward, creating secure ends to contain the fillings.
- Carefully roll the burrito from one side to the other, tucking ingredients tightly and maintaining a compact shape.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and cheese is soft, capturing the authentic fast-food experience.
Notes
- Use fresh, warm tortillas for optimal softness and easier wrapping.
- Microwave trick helps prevent tortilla cracking during assembly.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Mexican blend for unique flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free option, swap flour tortillas with large corn tortillas or lettuce wraps.
- Keep extra napkins handy since these burritos can get deliciously messy.
- Control spice levels by adjusting ground beef seasoning or using mild nacho cheese.
- Prepare components ahead of time for quick weeknight assembly.
- Refrigerate assembled burritos wrapped in foil to maintain heat and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 654
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1230 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg