Beefy Melt Burrito (Printer-Friendly Layout)

Sink your teeth into soft tortillas stuffed with cheesy beef, crispy chips, and rice with every bite.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 320 grams cooked spiced rice
02 - 240 grams refried beans (leave out if you want)
03 - 60 millilitres beef broth or water
04 - 28 grams packet taco spices
05 - 450 grams lean minced beef

→ Assembly

06 - Salsa to serve (can skip)
07 - 120 grams tangy sour cream
08 - 110 grams melty shredded cheese mix
09 - 240 millilitres gooey cheese dip, warmed up
10 - 140 grams crunchy corn chips (like Doritos or Fritos)
11 - 4 big flour tortillas

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Start by heating your skillet over medium. Toss in all the ground beef and break it apart as you go. Cook until none of it's pink and it looks browned everywhere, usually takes about 7 minutes. If it looks oily, feel free to get rid of some fat. Next, scatter in taco spices and pour water or stock over it. Mix really well, then let it bubble a bit—give it a minute or two so the liquid mostly goes away and the beef looks nicely coated.
02 - If you feel like adding beans, scoop them right into the beef mixture. Stir it all up until it looks smooth. Bit too thick? No worries—splash a little water or broth and stir again. Keep the heat low and let it hang out warm while you work on everything else.
03 - Get the rice hot by following the package or microwaving what you already have. To warm your tortillas, stick them under a damp towel and microwave so they're super bendy—usually just 20 seconds does the trick.
04 - Lay a warmed tortilla down. Spoon about 45 grams beef filling in a stripe through the middle, but keep a space at the edge. Pile on 45 grams of rice right over it.
05 - Give a fistful of corn chips a sprinkle over the rice line. Pour a little of the cheese sauce on top, then grab a pinch or two of shredded cheese and drop that on there too. Don't forget a dollop of sour cream once you're at it.
06 - Take each side of the tortilla and pull them in over the stuffing. Fold up the bottom, then roll everything snug from the bottom all the way up. Place the wrap down with the seam hiding at the bottom. Do this with all your tortillas.
07 - If you're into crispy outsides, put your wraps in a dry pan—seam-side first—on medium heat. Toast until each side looks golden, usually about a minute or two per side.
08 - Eat them right away while hot, maybe with a side of salsa. Sometimes it's easier to chop them in half to share or serve up side-by-side.

# Extra Tips and Tricks:

01 - Throw in chopped lettuce, tomatoes, or jalapeños if you want a crunchy, fresh twist.
02 - Make things spicier by swapping in spicy Doritos or hitting it with hot sauce.
03 - Want to save time? Cook the beef and rice before—then just build burritos when you're hungry.
04 - Wrap 'em up in foil or baking paper if you need to keep things neat and tidy.

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