Beef Meximelt
Cheesy ground beef in a Mexican inspired sauce wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, this Beef Meximelt is easy to make at home, and healthier than fast food!
Servings: 8
Calories: 361kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef 97%
- 1 tablespoon avocado or canola oil
- 2 medium tomatoes ,diced, with juices
- 1 medium yellow onion ,chopped
- 1 jalapeno ,seeded and diced
- ¾ cup water
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa and Ancho Seasoning/one packet store-bought taco seasoning or equivalent homemade
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (omit if using taco seasoning)
- 3 cups combined shredded Mexican cheese blend and shredded pepperjack (I used reduced fat Mexican cheese blend)
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- additional diced tomatoes and sour cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large, deep pan, brown the ground beef along with the chopped onions in the avocado oil over high heat. Drain.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the tomatoes, diced jalapeno, water, and seasoning of choice (mix the cornstarch with the water first, if using). Bring to a simmer; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cheeses, a handful at a time, until all the cheese is melted. Continue to simmer until thickened and bubbly.
- Warm the tortillas wrapped in damp paper towels for 30 seconds on HIGH. Spoon about ⅔ cup onto each tortilla, top with additional diced tomatoes if desired, and fold. Top with sour cream (if desired). Serve immediately
Nutrition
Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 7.6mg | Calcium: 574mg | Iron: 2.7mg