Description

This Grilled Cheese Burrito recipe combines seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese sauce, Mexican rice, and crispy tortilla strips wrapped in a warm flour tortilla, then grilled with melted cheese for a deliciously crispy and gooey finish. Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful meal that blends Mexican-inspired tastes with a comforting grilled cheese twist.

Ingredients

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Meat and Seasoning

1 pound ground beef
1 ounce packet taco seasoning
⅔ cup water

Cheese and Sauces

15 ounce can nacho cheese sauce
4 tablespoons store-bought Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle Sauce
4 tablespoons sour cream
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded

Other Ingredients

4 burrito size flour tortillas
2 cups Mexican or Spanish rice
1 cup tortilla strips

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Instructions

Cook the ground beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high and cook the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces until browned. Drain excess fat.
Season the beef: Reduce heat to medium, add taco seasoning and water to the beef, stir well, and cook about 5 minutes until the liquid thickens. Set aside.
Assemble the burrito: Lay each tortilla flat, spread a layer of nacho cheese sauce in the center, add a quarter of the taco meat, a quarter of the rice, drizzle 1 tablespoon of creamy chipotle sauce, 1 tablespoon of sour cream, and sprinkle a handful of tortilla strips.
Fold the burrito: Bring up the bottom edge of the tortilla, fold in the sides, and roll tightly to enclose the fillings with the seam on the bottom.
Prepare to grill: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheese directly on the skillet.
Grill one side: Place the burrito seam side down onto the melting cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts, browns, and sticks to the burrito.
Grill the other side: Carefully lift the burrito, sprinkle another 1/4 cup cheese on the skillet, flip the burrito to cook the other side until golden and crispy. Remove from skillet.
Repeat and serve: Repeat the grilling process with the remaining burritos. Serve hot and enjoy the crispy, cheesy goodness.

Notes

Use warm tortillas to make folding easier and prevent tearing.
Feel free to substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat for a different twist.
For extra spice, add jalapeños or hot sauce inside the burrito.
Tortilla strips add a nice crunch, but crushed tortilla chips can be used as a substitute.
Make sure the skillet is not too hot to prevent burning the cheese before it melts properly.