Description
This Grilled Cheese Burrito recipe is a delicious Taco Bell copycat that combines seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese sauce, Mexican rice, and a creamy chipotle mayo, all wrapped in a soft tortilla and finished with a crispy, cheesy grilled exterior. It’s perfect for a quick, satisfying meal with a Tex-Mex flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
Sauces and Condiments
- 15 ounces can Rico’s nacho cheese sauce
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon chipotle sauce
- Sour cream (to taste)
Other Fillings
- 2 cups prepared Mexican rice
- Tortilla strips (to taste)
Tortillas and Cheese
- 4 burrito size tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, then drain excess fat.
- Add seasoning: Return the drained beef to the skillet and add the taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Prepare chipotle mayo: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and chipotle sauce until well combined.
- Assemble burritos: Lay out each tortilla and add a layer of nacho cheese sauce, a quarter of the seasoned ground beef, and half a cup of prepared Mexican rice.
- Add chipotle sauce and toppings: Divide the chipotle mayo evenly among the burritos, then top each with sour cream and a generous amount of tortilla strips. Fold each burrito securely.
- Cook cheese base: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and sprinkle ¼ cup of shredded Colby jack cheese into the pan.
- Grill burrito side one: Place a burrito seam side down on the melted cheese. Cook until the cheese browns and sticks to the burrito, creating a crispy edge.
- Flip and cook side two: Use a spatula to lift the burrito, sprinkle another ¼ cup of cheese in the pan, and flip the burrito onto the melted cheese. Cook until the cheese on this side browns and adheres.
- Repeat for remaining burritos: Continue the grilling process with the remaining burritos, ensuring each side is golden and crispy with melted cheese adhesion.
- Serve and enjoy: Once cooked, serve the grilled cheese burritos hot and enjoy the melty, crispy, flavorful goodness.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for less grease and a healthier option.
- If you prefer spicier burritos, increase the chipotle sauce amount or add jalapeños.
- Mexican rice can be made ahead to save time or substituted with cilantro-lime rice.
- Ensure the skillet is non-stick to prevent the cheese from sticking and tearing the tortilla.
- You can substitute Colby jack cheese with Monterey Jack or cheddar for different flavor profiles.
- To keep burritos warm before serving, wrap them in foil and place in a low oven (200°F) briefly.
