🌯🔥 Copycat Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito 🧀🌶️

 

Absolutely! Here's a crave-worthy 🌯🔥 Copycat Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito recipe — hot, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor just like the original 90s favorite (aka the "Chilito")! 🧀🌶️

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🌯 Copycat Taco Bell Chili Cheese Burrito 🧀🔥

Ingredients (makes 4 burritos):

• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup refried beans (optional but adds creaminess)
• 1 1/4 cups chili sauce or canned chili with no beans (or homemade chili — see below)
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Pinch cayenne (optional, for heat)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)

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Instructions:

1. Cook the beef:

   • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain any excess grease.
   • Stir in chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne.

2. Add chili and beans:

   • Add the chili sauce (or canned chili) and refried beans if using.
   • Stir until combined and simmer for 5–10 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly.

3. Warm tortillas:

   • Heat in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.

4. Assemble the burritos:

   • Spoon a generous amount of the chili-meat mixture into the center of each tortilla.
   • Top with a heavy sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
   • Roll up tightly like a classic burrito.

5. (Optional) Toast them:

   • Heat seam-side down in a skillet for a golden, crisp finish.

6. Serve hot — with extra cheese or hot sauce if you dare! 🔥

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🔁 Variation: Homemade Chili Sauce

Want it more authentic?

Mix:

• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• Dash of vinegar + pinch of sugar
  Simmer for 10 minutes and use in place of canned chili!

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🌮 Pro Tip: These freeze amazingly well. Wrap tightly and microwave from frozen for a super fast, nostalgic snack!

Would you like a version with rice or jalapeño queso next?