Quesaritos - Taco Bell Copycat
A homemade take on Taco Bell’s beloved quesarito—cheesy quesadillas wrapped around a flavorful burrito filling of seasoned beef, Mexican rice, creamy sauces, and melted cheese. It’s hearty, customizable, and easy to make at home.
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Ingredients
For the Rice
- 7.6 oz box Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice or preferred brand, prepared as directed
For the Beef Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
For the Cheese Sauce
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
- 8 oz grated pepper jack cheese
- 7 oz can diced chilies
For Assembly
- 8 large flour tortillas burrito-sized
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 6 –8 tbsp sour cream
- 6 –8 tbsp Taco Bell Spicy Ranchero Sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Mexican rice as directed on the package, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain grease, add taco seasoning and ½ cup water, simmer until coated.
- Melt evaporated milk, Velveeta, pepper jack, and diced chilies over low heat until smooth. Let thicken 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet, place a tortilla, sprinkle cheddar, top with another tortilla, and cook until cheese melts. Repeat for four quesadillas.