Taco Bell Cheesy Quesarito

🌯 Cheesy Quesarito (Taco Bell Style)

🧂 Ingredients:

For the seasoned beef:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1/2 cup water

• 2 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade — see below)

Taco seasoning (optional homemade blend):

• 1 tbsp chili powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/4 tsp oregano

• 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)

• Salt & pepper to taste

For the quesadilla base:

• 2 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)

• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

• 2 tbsp nacho cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)

For the Quesarito filling:

• 1/2 cup cooked seasoned rice (white rice with a squeeze of lime & chopped cilantro)

• 1/2 cup seasoned ground beef (from above)

• 2 tbsp sour cream

• 2 tbsp shredded cheddar (optional)

🔥 Instructions:

1. Make the seasoned beef:

• Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.

• Drain excess fat.

• Stir in water and taco seasoning.

• Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.

2. Make the quesadilla:

• Lay one tortilla flat in a skillet over medium heat.

• Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly across it.

• Add a second tortilla on top.

• Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and melty.

• Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then lay flat for assembly.

3. Assemble the Quesarito:

• In the center of the cheesy quesadilla, layer:

  • A scoop of seasoned rice

  • Ground beef

  • Nacho cheese sauce

  • Sour cream

  • Extra shredded cheese if desired

4. Wrap it up:

• Fold the sides in, then roll it up like a burrito.

• Optional: Place the rolled Quesarito seam-side down in the skillet and lightly toast again for a crispier finish.

🍽️ Serve:

Slice in half and serve hot with hot sauce, guacamole, or extra sour cream!