Copycat Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito

Close up of two halves of chili cheese burrito.

Copycat Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito

This copycat version of the Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito is so easy to make right in your kitchen and can be customized exactly to your liking!

Course Entrees

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword beef burrito, burrito, chili cheese burrito, copycat recipe, taco bell

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings burritos

Calories 359kcal

Author Wendie Williams

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion diced
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water plus 2 tablespoons divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1- 16 ounce can refried beans
1- 6 ounce can tomato paste about 6 tablespoons
3 cups cheddar cheese
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Instructions

Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat add the ground beef and diced onion and cook until browned. Drain the extra fat and add the chili powder, cayenne, and salt, and stir it. Add in 2 cups of water.
In a small bowl add the cornstarch and the remaining 2 tablespoons of water together and mix, stir that into the meat mixture, and let it come to a simmer to thicken.
Add in the refried beans, tomato paste, and stir until combined.
Add in 1 1/2 cups of cheese and mix until melted.
Place a tortilla on a cutting board (warm the tortillas in the microwave for 15 seconds to soften if needed) and add a pinch of shredded cheese followed by 1/4-1/2 cup meat mixture.
Fold in the sides and roll the tortilla over into a log.
Serve with sour cream and salsa if desired!

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Notes

Use cheddar cheese, mozzarella, pepper jack, or a Mexican blend.

Add more vegetables like bell peppers or jalapeno peppers.

Freezer directions: Yes, let the burritos cool completely. Wrap each burrito into plastic wrap and, place them into a large ziplock freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

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