Quesaritos - Taco Bell Copycat
A homemade Taco Bell-style Quesarito with cheesy Mexican rice, seasoned beef, creamy cheese sauce, and spicy ranch — all wrapped in a warm quesadilla. Comfort food at its best.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 1 7.6 oz box Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice (or preferred rice)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 8 flour tortillas burrito-sized
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 6 –8 tbsp sour cream
- 6 –8 tbsp Taco Bell Spicy Ranchero Sauce
For the cheese sauce:
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 16 oz Velveeta cheese
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese grated
- 1 7 oz can diced chilies
Instructions
- Make cheesy Mexican rice as per package. Keep warm.
- Brown beef in a skillet, drain grease, add taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Melt evaporated milk, Velveeta, pepper jack, and diced chilies over low heat. Stir until smooth. Rest 10 minutes to thicken.
- In a skillet, layer cheddar between two tortillas. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until cheese melts but tortillas stay soft. Make 4 quesadillas.
- Spread sour cream and Spicy Ranchero Sauce on each quesadilla. Add beef, cheese sauce, and rice. Roll tightly.
- Slice if desired and serve warm with extra sauce or salsa.