The Cheesy Quesarito is a burrito wrapped inside a cheese quesadilla — loaded with seasoned beef, rice, nacho cheese, sour cream, and chipotle sauce. Here’s a detailed step-by-step version you can make at home.

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🧂 Ingredients (Makes 4)

For the Seasoned Beef:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef

• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning

• ¼ cup (60ml) water

For the Rice:

• 1 cup cooked long-grain white rice

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 tablespoon lime juice

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

• Pinch salt

For the Chipotle Sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 1–2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo (finely minced)

• 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the can)

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon paprika

For Assembly:

• 8 large flour tortillas (burrito size)

• 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

• 1 cup nacho cheese sauce (warm)

• ½–1 cup sour cream

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🔥 Step-by-Step Directions

🔹 Step 1: Cook the Beef

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add ground beef and cook until browned (5–7 minutes).

3. Drain excess grease.

4. Stir in taco seasoning and water.

5. Simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.

6. Remove from heat.

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🔹 Step 2: Prepare the Rice

1. In a bowl, mix warm cooked rice with butter.

2. Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt.

3. Fluff and set aside.

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🔹 Step 3: Make Chipotle Sauce

1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, minced chipotle, adobo sauce, garlic powder, and paprika.

2. Adjust spice level to taste.

3. Refrigerate until ready to use.

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🔹 Step 4: Make the Cheese Quesadilla Layer

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Place one tortilla in the skillet.

3. Sprinkle ¼ cup shredded cheese evenly over it.

4. Place a second tortilla directly on top.

5. Cook 1–2 minutes until bottom is lightly golden.

6. Flip carefully and cook another 1–2 minutes until cheese melts.

7. Remove and repeat (you’ll make 4 total).

👉 This creates the “cheesy shell” that wraps the burrito.

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🔹 Step 5: Assemble the Quesarito

Place one cheese quesadilla flat on a surface.

Layer in the center:

1. 2–3 tablespoons seasoned beef

2. 2 tablespoons rice

3. 1–2 tablespoons nacho cheese

4. 1 tablespoon sour cream

5. Drizzle chipotle sauce

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🔹 Step 6: Wrap It

1. Fold in the sides.

2. Roll tightly like a burrito, keeping filling compact.

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🔹 Step 7: Toast the Outside

1. Place seam-side down in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until golden and slightly crispy.

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🌶 Optional Add-Ons

• Jalapeños

• Black beans

• Seasoned chicken instead of beef

• Extra cheese inside

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🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Wrap tightly in foil.

• Refrigerate up to 3 days.

• Reheat in skillet for best texture (microwave works but softens tortilla).