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This copycat Taco Bell Beefy 5-Layer Burrito packs seasoned beef, refried beans, nacho cheese, sour cream and cheddar into one big burrito, then wraps it in a second tortilla. It's a cheap, filling dinner in 35 minutes.
How Do You Make a Taco Bell Beefy 5-Layer Burrito? (Quick Answer)
Brown 1 pound of ground beef into fine crumbles and simmer with taco seasoning, a spoonful of flour and water. Spread refried beans on a large flour tortilla, add the beef, nacho cheese, sour cream and cheddar, roll it up, then roll it again inside a second smaller tortilla. Toast for 1 minute per side.
At a glance
The one tip that matters: Mash the beef as it browns. Fine crumbles are what make it taste like Taco Bell beef.
Why You'll Love This Burrito
- Budget friendly one pound of beef makes 6.
- Extra filling five layers in two tortillas.
- Freezer ready wrap and freeze for quick lunches.
- Easy to customize add rice, lettuce or hot sauce.
- Quick dinner in about 35 minutes.
What Is the Taco Bell Beefy 5-Layer Burrito?
It's a value menu favorite at Taco Bell: seasoned beef, beans, nacho cheese, sour cream and cheddar, with a second tortilla wrapped around the first.
This homemade version keeps all five layers and the double wrap, and it makes six burritos from one pound of beef.
Ingredient Notes
Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.
- Ground beef: 85 percent lean gives flavor without too much grease.
- Taco seasoning: store bought or homemade, plus a little flour to thicken.
- Nacho cheese sauce: the jarred kind melts smooth and creamy.
- Two tortillas: one large and one smaller per burrito.
Step-by-Step Photos
Here's how it comes together. Exact amounts, times and temperatures are in the recipe card below.
Tips for Success
- Add flour to the beef. A spoonful thickens the sauce so the meat clings like the restaurant filling.
- Warm everything. Warm beans and cheese sauce keep the burrito hot all the way through.
- Soft tortillas. Warm them first so they fold without cracking.
- Second tortilla. A smaller one holds everything in and adds that soft double layer.
- Freeze them. Wrap each burrito in foil and freeze up to 3 months. Reheat at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes from frozen.
- At our table. Lucy skips the sour cream and Max doubles it, so I set it out in a bowl.
Taco Bell Beefy 5-Layer Burrito
6
burritos15
minutes20
minutes610
kcal35
minutesA copycat Taco Bell Beefy 5-Layer Burrito: finely crumbled seasoned ground beef, refried beans, warm nacho cheese sauce, sour cream and shredded cheddar, wrapped in a flour tortilla and then a second tortilla so it holds together. Makes 6 burritos.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (85 percent)
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2/3 cup water
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans, warmed
3/4 cup nacho cheese sauce, warmed
3/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 tortillas large flour tortillas (10 inch, burrito size)
6 tortillas small flour tortillas (8 inch)
Directions
- Brown the beef in a skillet over medium high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it into very fine crumbles with a spatula. Drain the fat, stir in the taco seasoning and flour, add the water and simmer for 5 minutes until thick and saucy.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave under a damp paper towel for 30 seconds. Spread about 1/4 cup refried beans down the center of each large tortilla and top with a scoop of seasoned beef.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons nacho cheese over the beef, then add 2 tablespoons sour cream and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar.
- Fold in the sides and roll the large tortilla up tightly. Set it seam side down on a small tortilla and roll again so the burrito is wrapped in two layers.
- Toast the burritos seam side down in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 minute per side, or wrap in foil to keep warm until serving.
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Storage
Keep wrapped burritos in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
More Taco Bell Copycats
Try my 7-Layer Burrito, Quesarito and Nacho Fries, or see all my Taco Bell recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 5 layers in the Beefy 5-Layer Burrito?
Seasoned beef, refried beans, nacho cheese sauce, sour cream and shredded cheddar, all wrapped in a flour tortilla and a second tortilla.
How is it different from the 7-Layer Burrito?
The 7-Layer adds rice, guacamole, lettuce and tomato and has no beef. See my <a href="https://recipefairy.com/taco-bell-7-layer-burrito/">Taco Bell 7-Layer Burrito</a> for that one.
What nacho cheese should I use?
Jarred nacho cheese sauce is closest. You can also melt processed cheese with a splash of milk.
Can I make these ahead?
Yes. Assemble, wrap in foil and chill for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
How do I reheat a burrito?
Wrap in foil and bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes from the fridge, or microwave wrapped in a paper towel for 1 to 2 minutes.
