May 5, 2023
Review RecipeTaco Bell Frito Burrito
The satisfying crunch of this Taco Bell Frito burrito recipe makes it a crave-worthy meal idea that’s loaded with flavor.
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Welcome to the ultimate foodie experience; one bite of a Taco Bell Frito burrito, and you’ll be hooked! This unique blend of Tex-Mex flavors is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
Taco Bell Frito Burrito Ingredients
This Taco Bell beefy Fritos burrito recipe is an absolutely heavenly combination of crunchy, cheesy, and salty.
Bite into this amazing burrito, and the corn chips will tantalize your taste buds with a satisfying crunch before you even reach the flavorful beef. Tangy cheese sauce adds dimension to the textures and flavors, while a bed of fluffy Mexican rice provides the perfect base for this dish.
You’ll need:
- 3 cups of cooked Mexican rice (see Pro Tip)
- 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
- ½ cup of chopped yellow onion
- 1½ pounds of lean ground beef
- ½ cup of water
- 1-ounce packet of taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
- 15-ounce can of ready-to-use nacho cheese sauce (warmed according to can directions)
- 1½ cups of Fritos original corn chips
- 6 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
PRO TIP:
I used a 6.4-ounce box of Rice-a-Roni brand Mexican Rice cooked according to the box instructions. It yielded the 3 cups needed. Feel free to use whatever brand you choose. You just want to make sure you have 3 cups.
Substitutions And Additions
TORTILLAS: The large burrito-size flour tortillas work best to assemble the burritos for the recipe. You can adapt this recipe to use smaller (soft taco-sized) flour tortillas. You will need to note that you will need to reduce the amounts of each filling ingredient for the assembly if this change is made. You will also need to note that it will yield more than 6 burritos if the smaller tortillas are used.
TOPPINGS: Feel free to add additional toppings to your Taco Bell burrito with Fritos according to your taste. Some great additions include sour cream, sliced black olives, shredded iceberg lettuce, or diced tomatoes. Any, or all, of these would be delicious. Note that if you choose to add some or all of these toppings, you will want to reduce the amount of rice and ground beef in each tortilla so that you do not overstuff it, making it hard to close.
FRITOS: You can substitute the regular Fritos chips for the chili cheese or hot fire spiced ones if you want to add extra flavor or heat to your Taco Bell Frito burritos.
How To Make This Taco Bell Frito Burrito Recipe
Before assembling the burritos, you will need to make all the filling components. Get the rice cooking and then cook the onions, followed by the ground beef, on the stovetop. You’ll add the seasonings and simmer until everything is thoroughly cooked.
Our directions below will give you step-by-step instructions on preparing the burrito fillings, followed by easy assembly directions.
STEP ONE: Cook the Mexican rice according to the package directions. While the rice is cooking, you will prepare the ground beef and the other filling ingredients.
STEP TWO: In a large skillet, on medium-high heat, add the unsalted butter and chopped onions. Cook the onion for 1 to 2 minutes or until the onions are soft.
STEP THREE: Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and cook the beef for 7 to 8 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
STEP FOUR: Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the water, the packet of taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the ground beef. Stir to coat all the ground beef with the seasonings. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the liquids have reduced and the ground beef is completely coated in taco seasoning sauce. Remove from the heat.
STEP FIVE: To assemble each burrito, you will lay one large flour tortilla onto a plate. In the bottom third of the tortilla, add ½ cup of prepared Mexican rice. You will want to spread it into an even layer but avoid going all the way to the edge. You will use the edges to fold up your burrito.
STEP SIX: Top the rice layer with ½ cup of the seasoned beef, followed by 1½ to 2 tablespoons of the warm nacho cheese sauce, then a handful (about ¼ cup) of Fritos corn chips. You will want to make sure that you are not overfilling your flour tortilla, or it will be very difficult to fold up.
STEP SEVEN: Once you have added all your filling ingredients (including any of the optional ones suggested in the tips), you will fold the bottom portion of the tortilla up and over the filling ingredients.
STEP EIGHT: Next, you will fold both sides of the flour tortilla up to meet the filling ingredients.
STEP NINE: While holding the folded-up sides of your tortilla, you will very gently roll the tortilla up, starting from the bottom and rolling towards the top until your filling is all enclosed into the large flour tortilla.
PRO TIP:
These Taco Bell Frito Burritos should be served immediately. As the burritos sit, the Frito corn chips will start to get soggy from the cheese sauce and meat.
How To Serve
Serve this beefy crunch burrito with a side of tangy guacamole and a creamy queso dip to really take your game up a notch.
If you’re looking for something light, why not a corn salad or tomato-cucumber salad for a burst of freshness?
Our Taco Bell Mexican pizza is another copycat recipe that you might enjoy, while our baked burritos are a different way to prepare this popular dish.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: We don’t recommend saving leftover assembled burritos. You can prepare all the ingredients ahead of time to make assembly quick and easy. I like to store my cooked Mexican rice and seasoned ground beef in separate lidded containers in the refrigerator up to 24 hours ahead.
When I am ready to serve dinner, I will rewarm the rice and ground beef in the microwave (according to factory instructions) for about 45 seconds to 1 minute. Then I will assemble the burritos from step 5.
IN THE FREEZER: Without the Fritos, this burrito will stay good in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Taco Bell fans are going to enjoy this delicious copycat Taco Bell Frito burrito recipe. It’s hearty, cheesy, and loaded with all of your favorite Mexican foods packed into a soft flour tortilla, perfect for a quick dinner or filling lunch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas for this beefy Frito burrito recipe?
We find that corn tortillas don’t roll as well in these cheesy burritos. Stick with soft flour tortillas if you can for the best result.
Can I freeze these Taco Bell Fritos burritos?
You can freeze the burritos as long as they don’t have the Fritos added, as the chips will get soggy. Thaw overnight and add the Fritos once you are ready to enjoy this dish.
Can I add other toppings to these burritos?
There are plenty of other toppings you can add to your Taco Bell beefy Frito burrito, including lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and grated cheese. Just make sure you don’t overload the burritos such that the tortilla won’t close.
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Taco Bell Frito Burrito
The satisfying crunch of this Taco Bell Frito burrito recipe makes it a crave-worthy meal idea that’s loaded with flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 burritos
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked Mexican rice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- ½ cup water
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 15 ounces ready-to-use nacho cheese sauce, warmed according to can directions
- 1½ cups Fritos original corn chips
- 6 large flour tortillas, burrito size
Instructions
- Cook the Mexican rice according to the package directions. While the rice is cooking, you will prepare the ground beef and the other filling ingredients.
- In a large skillet, on medium-high heat, add the unsalted butter and chopped onions. Cook the onion for 1 to 2 minutes or until the onions are soft.
- Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and cook the beef for 7 to 8 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the water, the packet of taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the ground beef. Stir to coat all the ground beef with the seasonings. Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the liquids have reduced and the ground beef is completely coated in taco seasoning sauce. Remove from the heat.
- To assemble each burrito, you will lay one large flour tortilla onto a plate. In the bottom third of the tortilla, add ½ cup of prepared Mexican rice. You will want to spread it into an even layer but avoid going all the way to the edge. You will use the edges to fold up your burrito.
- Top the rice layer with ½ cup of the seasoned ground beef, followed by 1½ to 2 tablespoons of the warmed nacho cheese sauce, then a handful (about ¼ cup) of Fritos corn chips. You will want to make sure that you are not overfilling your flour tortilla, or it will be very difficult to fold up.
- Once you have added all your filling ingredients (including any of the optional ones suggested in the tips), you will fold the bottom portion of the tortilla up and over the filling ingredients.
- Next, you will fold both sides of the flour tortilla up to meet the filling ingredients.
- While holding the folded-up sides of your tortilla, you will very gently roll the tortilla up, starting from the bottom and rolling towards the top until your fillin
Notes
- I used a 6.4-ounce box of Rice-a-Roni brand Mexican Rice cooked according to the box instructions. It yielded the 3 cups needed. Feel free to use whatever brand you choose. You just want to make sure you have 3 cups.
- The large burrito-size flour tortillas work best to assemble the burritos as written for the recipe. You can certainly adapt this recipe to use smaller (soft taco-sized) flour tortillas. You will need to note that you will need to reduce the amounts of each filling ingredient for the assembly if this change is made. You will also need to note that you will yield more than 6 burritos if the smaller tortillas are used.
- You can feel free to add additional toppings to your burritos according to your taste. Some great additions include sour cream, sliced black olives, shredded iceberg lettuce, or diced tomatoes. Any, or all, of these would be delicious. You will need to note that if you choose to add some or all of these toppings, then you will want to reduce the amount of rice and ground beef in each tortilla so that you do not overstuff your tortilla, making it hard to close.
- You can substitute the original Fritos chips for the chili cheese or hot fire spiced ones if you want to add extra flavor or heat to your Taco Bell Frito Burritos.
Nutrition
Calories: 873kcal | Carbohydrates: 110g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1572mg | Potassium: 589mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 882IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 5mg
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