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Taco Bell Quesarito

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 580 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Beef

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

For Cilantro-Lime Rice

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp finely-chopped cilantro

For Quesarito Assembly

  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions
 

  • The first step is to prepare the ground beef. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Then add the beef, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper and cook until beef is no longer pink- about 6 minutes. Be sure to drain the fat.
  • Next, you'll make the cilantro-lime rice. Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Then in a medium bowl, toss together the white rice, lime juice, and cilantro using a fork. Set aside.
  • To make the quesadillas, heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add a tortilla and sprinkle cheddar cheese all over it. Top with a second flour tortilla and cook until the cheese has melted, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining tortillas and cheddar to make 4 quesadillas.
  • Now it's time to build the quesaritos. On a cutting board or plate, top the center of one quesadilla with some rice, meat, nacho cheese sauce, and sour cream. Then roll it up into a burrito. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Reheat the nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add two quesaritos and cook until the outside quesadilla is golden and slightly crispy- about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You could also use a Mexican blend of cheese instead of cheddar.
  • If you have a packet Old El Paso taco seasoning mix, you can use that in place of the seasonings. It's quite tasty this way too. 
  • These giant quesaritos might be more than you need for one sitting. No problem- they freeze well for up to 3 months. Simply freeze them in an airtight container and reheat when you're ready.