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grilled cheese burrito

Grilled Cheese Burrito

This grilled cheese burrito is pure Taco Bell copycat perfection seasoned ground beef and fluffy rice wrapped in a flour tortilla with melty cheese, then grilled with shredded cheese on the outside to create an impossibly crispy golden cheese crust. It's the kind of dinner that makes your whole family go silent and just eat, tastes better than the drive-thru version, and comes together in just 35 minutes with ingredients you already have.
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: easy grilled cheese burrito, grilled cheese burrito, grilled cheese burrito recipe, homemade grilled cheese burrito, taco bell grilled cheese burrito
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes
Servings: 4 burrito's
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $10.00

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or griddle For cooking beef and grilling burritos
  • 1 Spatula For breaking up beef and flipping burritos
  • 1 Pastry brush For brushing oil on burritos
  • 1 cutting board For resting and cutting burritos
  • 1 Sharp knife For cutting burritos in half

Ingredients

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce or hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup refried beans
  • ½ cup black beans
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Extra sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Hot sauce
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with spatula as it cooks until no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed. Add taco seasoning and water according to package directions. Simmer until liquid reduces and beef is well-coated, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in cooked rice and mix until combined and heated through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Lay large flour tortilla flat on clean surface. Spread thin layer of sour cream down the center. Drizzle chipotle sauce over sour cream. Add generous handful of shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Spoon beef and rice mixture on top of cheese. Don't overfill, use about ¾ cup total filling max. Add another layer of shredded cheese on top. Leave 2 inches clear on all sides for folding. Add any optional ingredients like beans or jalapeños now if using.
  • Fold bottom edge up over filling. Fold in both sides tightly. Roll forward, tucking as you go to keep it tight. The tighter you roll, the less likely it falls apart. Place seam-side down on plate. If it won't stay closed, you overfilled it. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling to make 4 burritos total.
  • Heat large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush one side of folded burrito with oil or melted butter. Sprinkle generous amount of shredded cheese mix on hot skillet. Place burrito oil-side down directly on the cheese. Press gently with spatula. Cook 2-3 minutes until cheese creates golden crispy crust. Brush top of burrito with more oil. Sprinkle more cheese on skillet next to burrito. Carefully flip burrito onto the fresh cheese. Press and cook another 2-3 minutes until both sides have crispy, golden brown cheese crust. Transfer to cutting board and let rest 1-2 minutes before cutting in half.

Notes

The secret to perfect grilled cheese burrito is the right technique after wasting sixty dollars on soggy disasters, I learned that sprinkling cheese directly on the hot skillet BEFORE placing the burrito down creates that signature crispy golden crust. A grilled tortilla without the cheese layer is just a regular boring burrito. Don't overfill with more than ¾ cup filling or it won't seal and will split when you flip it. Let beef cool slightly before assembling or it makes tortillas soggy. Use cheddar and mozzarella combo for best flavor and melt. This grilled cheese burrito tastes best fresh when crispy exterior meets hot melty interior.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burrito | Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1280mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 3.8mg