One-Pan Cheesy Beef and Pepper Tortilla Melts with Spicy Cream Sauce

These cheesy beef tortilla melts are the ultimate quick dinner solution. Stuffed with seasoned ground beef, green bell pepper and two luscious fillings-cheddar cheese and a spicy cream sauce-they come together in a single pan in just 25 minutes. The best part? There’s extra sauce for dipping!

With minimal prep and easy cleanup, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of melted cheddar, creamy sauce and a kick of hot sauce makes every bite irresistible. Serve them hot with the reserved dipping sauce on the side.

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Ingredients

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

4 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Cream CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Beef Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon Hot SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Dice the green bell pepper into small pieces.
2. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, beef stock concentrate and hot sauce. Mix until smooth. Set aside.
3. Heat cooking oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add diced bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Remove the beef mixture from the skillet and wipe the pan clean.
5. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream sauce mixture onto each tortilla, leaving a border. Divide the beef mixture and shredded cheddar equally between the tortillas, placing on one half. Fold the other half over to form a half-moon.
6. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Place the tortilla melts in the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. The cheese should be melted.
7. Serve the tortilla melts with the remaining cream sauce 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.

Can I make these ahead of time?

It’s best to cook them fresh, but you can prep the filling and sauce in advance. Assemble and cook just before serving.

What can I serve with these tortilla melts?

They are great on their own, but you can serve with a side salad, rice or black beans.