Cheesy Beef and Bell Pepper Tortilla Melts with Spicy Cream Sauce

These cheesy beef tortilla melts are the ultimate quick and satisfying meal. Packed with seasoned ground beef, tender green bell pepper and gooey cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a crispy golden tortilla. The secret is a spicy cream sauce that adds a kick and doubles as a dipping sauce.

Everything comes together in one pan, so cleanup is a breeze. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a delicious dinner that the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Green Bell PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Beef Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Cream CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Salt to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Pepper to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the produce. Halve the green bell pepper, remove the core and slice into thin strips.
2. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, 1 teaspoon water and hot sauce to taste. Microwave for 30 seconds until softened, then stir until smooth. Set aside.
3. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper strips and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the ground beef to the pan with the bell pepper. Season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking the meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Drain any excess grease carefully. Stir in the beef stock concentrate until combined. Remove from heat.
5. Place the tortillas on a clean work surface. Spread half of the cream sauce onto one half of each tortilla. Using a slotted spoon, divide the beef filling between the tortillas, placing it on the sauce-covered half. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the filling. Fold the tortillas in half to form melts.
6. Wipe out the pan used for the filling. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in the same pan over medium heat. Add the tortilla melts (work in batches if needed) and cook until golden brown and the cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined cutting board.
7. Cut the tortilla melts into wedges. Divide between plates and serve with the remaining cream sauce on top or on the side for dipping.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, you can substitute cheddar with Monterey Jack, pepper jack or a Mexican blend for a different flavor.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

The filling can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge. Assemble and cook the melts just before serving for the best texture.

What can I serve with these tortilla melts?

They pair well with a side of rice, a simple salad or black beans.