Name: Cheesy Beef Quesarito with Spicy Chipotle Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 ounce packet taco seasoning; ½ cup water; 8 large flour tortillas (burrito size); 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (divided use); 1 cup cooked seasoned rice (Spanish rice or cilantro lime rice); ½ cup nacho cheese sauce (or queso); ½ cup sour cream; ¼ cup creamy chipotle sauce

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Introduction

The Taco Bell Quesarito is a delicious fusion of a quesadilla and a burrito, packed with seasoned beef, melted cheese, rice, and creamy sauces. It’s a fun and satisfying meal that’s perfect for a quick dinner or a flavorful snack. Let’s dive into making this cheesy, savory treat at home.

The image shows a burrito cut in half placed in a silver tray, wrapped partially in shiny foil. The burrito has several visible layers: the outermost layer is a soft, light yellow tortilla, followed by an orange cheese sauce layer that looks creamy and smooth. Inside, there is a layer of ground beef with a brown, crumbly texture mixed with some rice that appears light orange. There is also a layer of white sour cream adding a cool contrast. The background features a white marbled texture surface and a blurry bottle with an orange label, with a woman's hand holding a napkin to the side. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 ounce packet taco seasoning

½ cup water
8 large flour tortillas (burrito size)

2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (divided use)
1 cup cooked seasoned rice (Spanish rice or cilantro lime rice)

½ cup nacho cheese sauce (or queso)
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup creamy chipotle sauce

Instructions

Step 1: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef until fully cooked with no pink remaining. Drain any excess grease and return the beef to the skillet.
Step 2: Add the taco seasoning packet and ½ cup water to the beef. Stir well and let it simmer until the mixture thickens. Then remove from heat.
Step 3: Warm one large flour tortilla in a separate skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle about ½ cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the tortilla, leaving about a 2-inch border around the edges.

Step 4: Place a second large tortilla on top of the cheese and cook until the cheese melts and the tortillas start to fuse together. You can flip it or cover the skillet if needed to help melt the cheese without burning the tortillas.
Step 5: Remove the cheesy tortilla “shell” from the skillet. Along the center, layer about ¼ cup seasoned rice, a generous amount of the taco meat, 2 tablespoons nacho cheese sauce, 2 tablespoons sour cream, and 1 tablespoon creamy chipotle sauce.
Step 6: Roll the tortilla tightly like a burrito, folding in the sides to enclose the filling.

Step 7: Place the rolled quesadilla seam-side down back into the warm skillet. Toast it for 1–2 minutes to seal and lightly crisp the outside.
Step 8: Slice the quesarito if desired and serve warm. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.

Tips & Variations

Use cilantro lime rice or Spanish rice to add extra flavor to the filling.

For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with seasoned black beans or sautéed mushrooms.
If you like it spicy, add jalapeño slices or hot sauce to the filling.
Cover the skillet while melting the cheese to speed up the process and prevent burning.

Storage

Store any leftover quesaritos in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm them in a skillet over low heat to maintain crispness or microwave for 1–2 minutes if in a hurry, but the tortilla may soften.

How to Serve

The image shows a burrito cut in half, wrapped partially in shiny silver foil, resting on a metal tray. The burrito has multiple layers, starting with a soft, light tan tortilla on the outside. Inside, there is a layer of creamy white sauce, next to a reddish-orange cheesy sauce with a smooth texture. The next layer reveals cooked ground beef with a crumbly brown texture, mixed with some cooked rice that is light beige and soft. In the background, there is a blurred white bottle and a bottle of orange hot sauce, with a white marbled surface underneath. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make quesaritos ahead of time?

You can prepare the filling and cheese tortillas ahead, but it’s best to assemble and toast the quesaritos fresh to keep the tortilla crisp and the cheese perfectly melted.

Can I freeze quesaritos?

Yes, wrap them tightly in foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in a skillet or oven from frozen for best results.