Beef Cheese Taco Meximelt (Print Version)
Seasoned beef and melted cheese wrapped with fresh pico de gallo in soft flour tortillas, perfect for a quick meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Pico de Gallo
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1 cup chopped tomatoes
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2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
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1/2 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
→ Main
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1 pound ground beef
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2 tablespoons taco seasoning
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6 taco-sized flour tortillas
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2 cups Mexican shredded cheese blend
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3/4 cup pico de gallo
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Combine chopped tomatoes, onion, lime juice, salt, cilantro, and jalapeno in a bowl; refrigerate until needed.
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Brown ground beef in a large skillet, breaking into fine pieces, then stir in taco seasoning and the amount of water specified on the seasoning package; cook until fully incorporated.
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Place flour tortillas in a towel and microwave for approximately 20 seconds until pliable and easy to handle without cracking.
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Divide cheese, seasoned beef, and pico de gallo evenly among tortillas; fold in edges and roll tightly like a burrito.
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Wrap each assembled melt in a damp paper towel and microwave individually for 20 seconds to melt the cheese.
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Remove from microwave and serve immediately.
# Extra Tips & Details:
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For authentic texture, break ground beef into very small pieces to mimic restaurant-style filling.
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Use small taco-sized tortillas to replicate original portion and flavor balance.
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Warming tortillas prior to assembly prevents cracking when rolling.
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Use fresh, chunky pico de gallo for a true Fresco salsa experience.