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Copycat Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito

Inspired by Taco Bell's beloved Chili Cheese Burrito, this homemade version offers that nostalgic, hot and gooey chili flavor as home without any freaky ingredients, or a trip to the drive-through. It's a quick and fun family dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course copycat, dinner, lunch
Cuisine Mexican, tex mex
Servings 12
Calories 376 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 4 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mix with water to make slurry
  • 14 oz refried beans
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 lb mild cheddar freshly shredded
  • 12 flour tortillas 10"

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and use a chopper tool like this to break it up. Cook until beef is browned, then drain excess fat.
  • Stir in 1 Tbsp onion powder, 4 Tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp salt, and 2 cups water. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • In a small bowl, mix 2 Tbsp cornstarch with 2 Tbsp water and whisk together to make a slurry. Pour into the skillet and stir until mixture thickens, then add 1 can refried beans and 1 can tomato paste. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  • Add 1lb shredded cheddar and reduce heat to low. Stir until completely melted and creamy. Tip: I always recommend buying a block of cheese and shredding if yourself as pre-shredded cheese comes covered in an anti-clumping agent which also prevents cheese from melting well. I love this attachment for my stand mixer that shreds a block of cheese in seconds, or this handy countertop version.
  • Microwave 12 tortillas for 15 seconds covered with a damp paper towel to soften them and prevent cracking.
  • Spoon approx ¼ cup of filling into center of warmed tortilla. Pull the bottom end of tortilla up to the center to cover the sauce. Fold the sides in, then roll into a burrito.
  • These are fantastic on their own or dipped in my favorite Taco Bell Mild Sauce. Or top with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.

Notes

Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days, in an airtight container to keep fresh.
Serve with these fun sides...
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Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 21gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1035mgPotassium: 383mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1482IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 345mgIron: 3mg
Keyword burrito, chili cheese, copycat recipe, Copycat Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito
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