Cheesy Quesarito (Taco Bell Copycat)
A crave-worthy, cheesy, flavor-packed wrap with two tortillas, seasoned beef, Spanish rice, nacho cheese, and smoky chipotle sauce—just like the famous fast-food favorite, but even better at home!
Servings
Makes 4 large quesaritos
Ingredients
Beef Filling
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
¾ cup water
Spanish / Mexican Rice
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth or water
½ cup tomato sauce
1 tbsp vegetable oil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp paprika
Salt to taste
(Shortcut: use boxed Spanish rice if you prefer)
Cheese & Tortillas
4 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
4 small flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican-blend cheese or cheddar
1 cup nacho cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Chipotle Sauce (Copycat Style)
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp sour cream
1–2 tbsp chipotle sauce or adobo sauce
1 tsp lime juice
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt to taste
Optional Add-Ins
Sour cream
Diced tomatoes
Jalapeños
Green onions
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Beef
Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Drain excess fat.
Stir in taco seasoning and water.
Simmer 5 minutes until thick and flavorful. Set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Spanish Rice
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce, broth, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low.
Simmer 15–18 minutes until tender.
Fluff with a fork.
3️⃣ Prepare Chipotle Sauce
Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt.
Taste and adjust spice level.
Chill until ready to use.
4️⃣ Build the Double-Layer Tortilla
Warm tortillas slightly so they don’t tear.
Sprinkle shredded cheese onto a large tortilla.
Place a small tortilla on top.
Heat briefly in a pan until cheese melts and bonds them together.
5️⃣ Assemble the Quesarito
On the center of the small tortilla, layer:
Spanish rice
Seasoned beef
Nacho cheese sauce
Chipotle sauce
Optional toppings
6️⃣ Fold & Toast
Fold sides inward, then roll tightly like a burrito.
Place seam-side down in a hot skillet.
Toast 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Pro Tips
Extra cheesy? Add shredded cheese inside before rolling.
Spicier? Add jalapeños or extra chipotle sauce.
Crispier finish? Brush lightly with butter before toasting.
Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Up to 3 days (wrap tightly)
Reheat: Skillet or oven for best texture
