Copycat Taco Bell Quesarito Recipe

Name: Copycat Taco Bell Quesarito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups Copycat Taco Bell Seasoned Beef Copycat Taco Bell Seasoned Beef, for taco meat; Red Rice; 1 cup long grain rice; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Nacho Cheese Sauce; 1/2 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns; 2 cups whole milk; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 2 cups Velveeta cheese, grated; Creamy Chipotle Sauce; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 3 dashes chipotle hot sauce; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon onion powder; 1/8 teaspoon paprika; 8 flour tortillas, 10 inch size; 1 1/3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups Copycat Taco Bell Seasoned Beef Copycat Taco Bell Seasoned Beef, for taco meat
Red Rice
1 cup long grain rice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Nacho Cheese Sauce
1/2 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups Velveeta cheese, grated
Creamy Chipotle Sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 dashes chipotle hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
8 flour tortillas, 10 inch size
1 1/3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1
Make Copycat Taco Bell Seasoned Beef, set aside 1/1/3 cups for Quesaritos. Reserve the rest.
2
Make Red Rice:
3
Cook rice according to package directions, adding tomato paste, paprika, and salt to water before rice.
4
Make Nacho Cheese Sauce:
5
In a large saucepan over medium, heat oil. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until onion has softened about 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk, tomato paste, and vinegar, until well combined; allow to steep for 20 minutes.
6
In a large heatproof bowl, combine grated cheeses, Place a fine mesh strainer over the bowl containing the cheese. Strain milk mixture into the bowl. Discard solids from strainer.
7
Using a wooden spoon stir cheese mixture until smooth and saucy. If cheese doesn't melt completely, set bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir until cheese melts and mixture comes together.
8
Make Creamy Chipotle Sauce:
9
In a small bowl stir together Creamy Chipotle Sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
10
Divide shredded cheddar and 1/2 of Nacho Cheese Sauce between 4 tortillas, top with remaining tortillas forming quesadillas. Working one at a time, wrap each quesadilla in a layer of damp paper towels; microwave on high until cheese is almost completely melted 2 to 4 minutes. Dividing between all four, roll each quesadilla burrito - style around Copycat Taco Bell Seasoned Beef, rice, remaining nacho cheese, Chipotle Sour Cream and sour cream. Rest seam side down after rolling.
11
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high. Place Quesaritos in skille and toast on each side, about two minutes each side. Serve immediately.

2085

kcal

Calories

Fat

228

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups Copycat Taco Bell Seasoned Beef Copycat Taco Bell Seasoned Beef, for taco meat, Red Rice, 1 cup long grain rice, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Copycat Taco Bell Quesarito falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Copycat Taco Bell Quesarito

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