Taco Bell Quesarito Cheesy
Loaded with beef, nacho cheese, spicy chipotle sauce, and seasoned rice—this homemade Quesarito is a cheesy, bold twist on your favorite fast-food burrito.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Copycat Recipes
- Method: Stovetop + Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
→ Taco Meat:
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp taco seasoning
→ Spanish Rice:
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp cumin
→ Chipotle Sauce:
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tsp chipotle sauce (from canned adobo peppers)
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
→ Quesaritos:
8 flour tortillas (burrito size)
1 cup nacho cheese sauce
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Cook taco meat: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble ground beef until no longer pink. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer uncovered for 3–5 minutes. Set aside.
Make Spanish rice: In another skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until soft (about 5 minutes). Add rice and cook until lightly golden. Stir in chicken broth, salsa, garlic salt, and cumin. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until rice is fluffy.
Prepare chipotle sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, chipotle sauce, chili powder, sugar, salt, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set aside.
Assemble quesadillas: Warm tortillas in the microwave. Spread nacho cheese over 4 tortillas, sprinkle shredded cheese, then top with another tortilla to form cheesy quesadillas.
Fill burritos: On each quesadilla, add taco meat, Spanish rice, chipotle sauce, and a spoonful of sour cream. Fold in the sides and roll tightly into burritos.
Grill quesadillas: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook burritos 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Serve warm: Slice in half and enjoy!
Notes
Swap ground beef for chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
Store leftovers wrapped in foil and reheat in the oven to keep tortillas crispy.
Double the chipotle sauce—it’s great for dipping!
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/taco-bell-quesarito-cheesy/
