A beloved Taco Bell menu item, this homemade Mexi-Melt recipe will help you bring this classic back in all its cheesy glory. It only takes 20 minutes or less to make!
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Taco Bell Meximelt
We don’t eat at Taco Bell very much anymore. Maybe a few times throughout the year. However, that hasn’t stopped us from enjoying some of our favorite Taco Bell recipes! Now we just make them at home!
One of my favorite on-the-menu items back in the day was the Mexi-Melt. Have you ever tried Mexi-Melts?
It’s a really basic recipe, consisting of a tortilla with seasoned ground beef, topped with pico de gallo and cheddar cheese. They put it in their little oven thingy, and it gets all hot and melty and delicious, y’all!
I’m not going to lie … I’ve been bummed that Taco Bell has taken so many of my favorites off the menu!
But, the good news is, if there was ever a copycat recipe that was easy as pie, this, my friends, is it!! This is as near to Taco Bell as you can get.
To make a Mexi-Melt at home, you’ll essentially cook ground beef with taco seasoning and roll it up in a tortilla with your toppings. Then all you need to do is throw it in the microwave for about 20 seconds or in the oven on a baking sheet for 5 minutes. It’s so, so good!
Believe it or not, my first job was as a cashier at Taco Bell, so this recipe brings back some awesome memories! 😍
I think Homemade Mexi-Melts make a great change of pace from your typical taco night, and I hope you enjoy them!
Meximelt Taco Bell: Ingredients & Equipment
For this Homemade Mexi-Melt recipe, you will need …
Ingredients
- lean ground beef – about a pound! Using a potato masher can help make the meat small and crumbly, just what you want for this Mexi-Melt copycat recipe.
- water and taco seasoning – you’ll cook your ground beef in this (obviously)! Check out my taco seasoning recipe if you want to go fully homemade.
- flour tortillas – get the larger taco-sized ones so you can shove as much “stuff” in them as possible. Be sure to warm them up beforehand, too!
- pico de gallo – grab your own from the store or make it at home!
- Mexican-blend cheese – while you can buy the exact mixture used in Taco Bell at stores, just for reference, their Mexican blend cheese mix is equal parts mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and pepper jack cheese.
Equipment
- skillet – to cook your taco beef mixture.
- baking sheet – only if you decide to cook these guys in an oven!
Mexi-Melts: FAQs
About 6, which should be enough for a small get-together or family! (Depending on those pesky serving sizes, of course.) You can definitely double the recipe if you need to.
Less than 20 minutes, as I said! It shouldn’t take longer than 5 minutes to prep the ingredients and 10-15 to cook it all. So quick!
Refrigerating your Mexi-Melts is a great way to store some easy-to-make meals for the week ahead! Simply assemble them uncooked, then wrap each one individually with parchment paper or cling wrap and store them in an airtight container. You should be able to keep them in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat them, microwave them for 30-45 seconds.
Yes! Freezing them follows the same directions as for the fridge. Just add an extra layer of foil over the parchment paper or cling wrap before placing them in a freezer-friendly bag. They should keep for about 6 months in the freezer. To reheat them, follow the same directions as when they’re refrigerated. Just remember to let the frozen Mexi-Melts thaw overnight first!
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Homemade Mexi-Melts
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 package store-bought taco seasoning or use homemade taco seasoning mix!
- ½ cup water
- 6 large flour tortillas warmed
- ¾ cup pico de gallo
- 4 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese
Instructions
- Brown and crumble the beef over medium-high heat, cooking until the beef is no longer pink. Drain, if necessary.
- Add the taco seasoning and water to the beef. Simmer over medium-high heat, occasionally stirring, until the meat mixture is saucy.
- Top each tortilla with 1/6th each of beef mixture, pico de gallo, and cheese.
- Roll each tortilla like a burrito and wrap them in a slightly damp paper towel.
- Microwave on HIGH power for 15-20 seconds or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can use your oven to heat up your melts by placing the rolled tortillas on a baking sheet and baking them in a 400°F oven for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Originally published on February 14, 2017. Updated on August 12, 2022.
Oh no, I shouldn't read your posts this early in the morning ! That looks great, Jamie – definitely on my to make soon list 🙂
These sound yummy Jamie ! Check out the Enchilada Bake I posted, one you can heat up or mild down.
This is a yummy looking meal, Jamie, sounds like something I would love!
Tonight's the night, Jamie. You finally broke me. It's Mexican night! Using your taco seasoning, I might add!
Jamie! Oh how I love Mexi-melts! Thank you for this recipe. They look so good. Can't wait to share it with my sister, she loves them too. Have a great weekend!
This makes me hungry!!
The Busy Bee's,
Myrna and Joye.
Hi Jamie, this recipe is perfect for the day when everything has gone haywire and everyone is hungry. Sounds delicious. I bought all the ingredients to make your taco mix recipe. I'm a fan of tacos and enchiladas so I'm on a mission.
Thanks so much for sharing,
Joanne/Winelady Cooks
Yum..anything taco-inspired is a favorite here. Looks delicious!
This looks easy & yummy. Thanks for visiting & like on FB from the hop! Liked you back feel free to link up your recipes….@ my Friday Linkup Inspiration Spotlight @ DearCreatives.com Have a great weekend!
Great simple dish that would not be an argument with kids. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.
Ohhhh MexiMelts are one of my fave foods from Taco Bell, and homemade would be SO much more healthy! Pinning this and your pico de gallo recipes!
Thanks for sharing at the Farm Girl Blog Fest!
~Kristi@Let This Mind Be in You
Gotta love Mexican night at home! In fact, we're having one tonight 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM
This looks delicious. The perfect recipe for Mexican food lovers.
Found you through I Should Be Mopping the Floor. Mexi-Melts are my favorite thing at Taco Bell but I've never tried making them at home. Now I will!
YUM!
This recipe looks so good! Can't wait to try this and Thanks for sharing! Lynn H @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
love it so easy and delicious just made the list on the next menu
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Looks good, Jamie! I love the meximelts! Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays!
How did I miss these? Probably because Friday was moving day, didn't have time for blog reading. So glad you brought it to my attention at your linky!
Jamie do you have a great recipe using green chilies you can shoot off to me please? Thanks, as I have a friend looking and I know you love your Mex cookin'
"Just Me"
Thanks for sharing at Show Me Your Plaid Monday's!
Jamie I never tire of Mexican food and neither does my family! Can't wait to try these! Thanks for sharing at One Creative Weekend!
ok YUM! Gotta try it. I am stopping by from i should be mopping the floor blog hop, would love a visit! http://www.homemaker-mom.com/2/post/2012/08/my-homemade-veggie-soup-recipe.html
I'm so going to try this! 🙂
Following from the adorned blog hop. Yum always looking for ways to make my dinners more creative. This is definitely a keeper:) cheermamadrama.blogspot.com
YUMMY, I love stuff like this! We would love it if you would link up at our new linky party: Two Girls and a Party Hosted by:
Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life
Parrish @ Life with the Crust Cut Off
We hope to see you there!
This must be a warm and filling meal. It would be satisfying, to the end the day. Yummy, Thanks for sharing.
I think, I am back – just content and tired.
Yummy! My three boys would LOVE these. I can't wait to try. Thanks so much for the new recipe idea. Have a wonderful day! It's been pinnned.
Love Mexican food! Just saw these over at This Gal Cooks link party and had to stop by and check them out 🙂
I'd love for you to stop by my weekend link party and share a few of your favorite recipes @The Weekend re-Treat. The party starts Friday morning!
Shauna
Mornin' Jamie…hope you're having a fantastic Friday. I came over to let you know I'm featuring this yummy dish as my personal favorite at Weekend Potluck. Come snag your featured button. *-*
Hi Jamie,
I just love the flavor of your Melts. Your recipe is awesome and thank you so much for sharing it with Full Plate Thursday.
Have a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Oh gosh!! That simply looks delicious!
Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality! Can't wait to see what you link up tomorrow evening!
Congratulations!
Your recipe is a Readers Top 10 Pick for this week on Full Plate Thursday. Enjoy your new Red Plate and have a great weekend.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Love it! I keep meaning to go through Taco Bells menu and make some of their stuff homemade – because it is so much better homemade 🙂
Stopping in from MTM – pinned to share.
Girl I have been following your recipes and I am a lover of mexican food . You can post all the mexican food you want… I am going to have to make these… Thanks for posting…
This is such a great and easy dinner recipe, thank you!
Well, sadly no one that reviewed or commented actually made it, and had a comment on how it turned out since they didnt. But we actually made them, and they are good! We made our own pico, and own taco mix. We only use a sprinkling of the meat (since thats the way I remember them) , and then LOTS of cheese, then Pico. Turned out great thx!