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A scrumptious grilled cheese burrito filled with melted cheese and delicious toppings.

Grilled Cheese Burrito

A delicious burrito filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, and two types of cheese, pan-seared to a crispy, cheesy perfection.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 1 lb ground beef Use rotisserie or leftover roasted chicken as an alternative.
  • 1 packet taco seasoning OR homemade blend (1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt) Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • 1 cup cooked white rice Day-old or freshly made.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
  • 1/4 cup chipotle sauce Adjust for heat preference.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Low-moisture recommended.
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • to taste Butter or neutral oil for grilling

Method
 

Cooking the Beef
  1. Heat a skillet over medium. Add the ground beef and break it into small pieces. Cook for 8–10 minutes until there’s no pink left. Drain excess grease.
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef. Add 1/4 cup water, stir, and simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
Preparing the Burritos
  1. Warm the tortillas briefly: 10–15 seconds in the microwave or a few seconds per side in a hot skillet.
  2. Lay one tortilla flat. Spoon in 1/4 cup cooked rice, add seasoned beef, drizzle with nacho cheese, chipotle sauce, sour cream, and sprinkle cheese.
  3. Fold the sides and roll the tortilla tightly. Tuck the seam underneath.
Searing the Burritos
  1. Clean the skillet, return to medium-low heat, and sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese onto the pan.
  2. Place burrito seam-side down onto the cheese. Press lightly with a spatula, and cook for 3–4 minutes until golden. Flip and do the same for the other side.
Serving
  1. Transfer burrito to a cutting board, let rest for 1 minute, then slice in half and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve with lime wedges and extra chipotle sauce. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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