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Cheesy Quesarito

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This homemade Cheesy Quesarito combines the gooey, grilled goodness of a quesadilla with the hearty, bold flavor of a beef burrito. Packed with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, rice, chipotle sauce, and wrapped in a crispy quesadilla shell, it’s the ultimate comfort food you can make at home in just 30 minutes.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup cooked rice (e.g., cilantro-lime rice)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup chipotle sauce or chipotle mayo
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for toasting)

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  3. Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable.
  4. On one tortilla, spread chipotle sauce and sour cream in the center. Add rice, beef, and both cheeses.
  5. Roll the tortilla tightly into a burrito.
  6. On a second tortilla, sprinkle cheese in the center and place the burrito on top. Wrap the second tortilla around the burrito.
  7. Heat a skillet with olive oil or butter. Place the wrapped quesarito seam-side down and toast for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  8. Slice and serve hot with extra chipotle sauce or salsa.

Notes

  • Substitute ground beef with shredded chicken, carnitas, or black beans for variety.
  • Add pico de gallo, guacamole, or extra chipotle peppers for flavor and heat.
  • Lighten it up with ground turkey, brown rice, and low-fat dairy.
  • Skillet reheating helps maintain the crispy texture.
  • Freezer-friendly: wrap tightly and reheat from thawed.

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