Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Grilled Cheese Burrito, a Taco Bell copycat recipe that combines seasoned ground beef, creamy nacho cheese, and zesty chipotle sauce, all wrapped in a warm tortilla and grilled to perfection. This burrito is a fantastic option for anyone looking for a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare. Whether you’re hosting friends or treating yourself to a cozy dinner, this dish is sure to impress with its cheesy exterior and flavorful filling. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an even more personalized touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 15 ounces nacho cheese sauce
- 2 cups prepared Mexican rice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce
- Sour cream
- Tortilla strips
- 4 burrito-sized tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water to the beef, cooking for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and chipotle sauce until blended.
- Assemble each tortilla with nacho cheese, a quarter of the beef mixture, and ½ cup of Mexican rice. Drizzle with chipotle sauce, add sour cream and tortilla strips, then fold tightly.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and sprinkle some shredded cheese to create a base. Place the burritos seam-side down on the cheese and cook until golden brown.
- Flip the burritos using a spatula, adding more cheese to the skillet if desired, and cook until both sides are crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg