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Cheesy Taco Bell Quesarito

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This Cheesy Taco Bell Quesarito is a mouthwatering homemade version of the iconic fast-food favorite. Stuffed with seasoned beef, Spanish rice, chipotle sauce, sour cream, and tons of melty cheese, it’s wrapped in a quesadilla and grilled to crispy, cheesy perfection—ultimate comfort food at its best.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1–2 tbsp chipotle adobo sauce
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 8 large burrito-size flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (for filling)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for grilling)

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain fat, add taco seasoning and water, and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
  2. For the Spanish rice, sauté chopped onion in olive oil. Add rice and toast until golden. Stir in broth, salsa, garlic salt, and cumin. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is cooked.
  3. Make chipotle sauce by whisking sour cream with chipotle adobo sauce, chili powder, sugar, salt, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
  4. To make quesadillas, warm 4 tortillas. Spread nacho cheese sauce and shredded cheese over each. Top with another tortilla to form quesadillas and lightly warm until cheese melts.
  5. Assemble quesaritos by layering taco meat, Spanish rice, chipotle sauce, and sour cream in the center of each quesadilla. Fold and roll into burritos.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet and grill each quesarito seam-side down for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.

Notes

  • Use less chipotle for a milder flavor or swap with ranch or avocado crema.
  • Ground turkey or black beans make great substitutes for beef.
  • Make rice and meat ahead of time for quicker assembly.
  • Store leftovers wrapped in foil or plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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