COPYCAT TACO BELL QUESARITO

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A toasted quesadilla as the outside of a burrito. Say cheese! This recipe is the best! All of my friends love it.

Provided by EmKenBken

Categories     Mexican

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 Quesaritos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 1/3 cups Copycat Taco Bell Seasoned Beef Copycat Taco Bell Seasoned Beef, for taco meat
1 cup long grain rice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups Velveeta cheese, grated
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 dashes chipotle hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
8 flour tortillas, 10 inch size
1 1/3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Make Copycat Taco Bell Seasoned Beef, set aside 1/1/3 cups for Quesaritos. Reserve the rest.
  • Make Red Rice:.
  • Cook rice according to package directions, adding tomato paste, paprika, and salt to water before rice.
  • Make Nacho Cheese Sauce:.
  • In a large saucepan over medium, heat oil. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until onion has softened about 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk, tomato paste, and vinegar, until well combined; allow to steep for 20 minutes.
  • In a large heatproof bowl, combine grated cheeses, Place a fine mesh strainer over the bowl containing the cheese. Strain milk mixture into the bowl. Discard solids from strainer.
  • Using a wooden spoon stir cheese mixture until smooth and saucy. If cheese doesn't melt completely, set bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir until cheese melts and mixture comes together.
  • Make Creamy Chipotle Sauce:.
  • In a small bowl stir together Creamy Chipotle Sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Divide shredded cheddar and 1/2 of Nacho Cheese Sauce between 4 tortillas, top with remaining tortillas forming quesadillas. Working one at a time, wrap each quesadilla in a layer of damp paper towels; microwave on high until cheese is almost completely melted 2 to 4 minutes. Dividing between all four, roll each quesadilla burrito - style around Copycat Taco Bell Seasoned Beef, rice, remaining nacho cheese, Chipotle Sour Cream and sour cream. Rest seam side down after rolling.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high. Place Quesaritos in skille and toast on each side, about two minutes each side. Serve immediately.

Rabiullah Khan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good copycat Quesarito recipe for ages. This one is definitely the best.


Ameivd D to it f
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This recipe is a game-changer! I used to spend a lot of money on Quesaritos from Taco Bell, but now I can make them at home for a fraction of the cost.


Fayasl Mdfayasl
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always been a success. I love that I can customize it to my liking, like adding more cheese or different toppings.


Chandan Tripura
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Not bad! I made a few changes to the recipe, like using ground turkey instead of beef, and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again.


Loken Saud
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This recipe was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the Quesaritos and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ahmad Seyar Noori
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Meh. It was okay, but not as good as I was hoping for. The flavors were a bit bland and the cheese wasn't melted all the way through. I'll probably stick to ordering a Quesarito from Taco Bell next time.


Suheyla Hussein
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I've been craving Taco Bell's Quesarito for ages, but I didn't want to spend the money or leave my house. This recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing. It tasted just like the real thing!