Description

This grilled cheese burrito is a copycat version of the fast-food favorite, filled with seasoned beef, nacho cheese, sour cream, rice, and crunchy chips, then wrapped in a tortilla and crisped with melty cheese on the outside.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 packet taco seasoning

½ cup water

1 cup cooked rice (Mexican or cilantro-lime)

½ cup nacho cheese sauce

½ cup sour cream

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

½ cup tortilla strips or crushed nacho chips

4 large flour tortillas (10–12 inch)

½–1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby Jack, or Mexican blend) for grilling

Butter or oil for grilling

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Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain excess grease.
Add taco seasoning and water to the beef. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Set aside.
Warm tortillas in the microwave for 10–15 seconds or on a skillet until pliable.
On each tortilla, layer rice, beef mixture, nacho cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack, and crushed chips.
Fold in the sides of each tortilla, then roll tightly into a burrito.
In a nonstick skillet, sprinkle shredded cheese in the shape of a tortilla. Place burrito seam-side down onto the cheese. Cook for 2–3 minutes until crispy and golden. Flip to grill both sides if desired.
Slice each burrito in half and serve hot with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Notes

Swap ground beef with black beans or plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version.

Add pickled jalapeños or spicy salsa for extra heat.

Use seasoned quinoa instead of rice for a twist.

Make a quick nacho cheese sauce by melting shredded cheese with a splash of milk.

Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in skillet for best texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Skillet
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 burrito
Calories: 650
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 1100mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg