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Grilled Cheese Burrito with Seasoned Beef

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This Grilled Cheese Burrito with Seasoned Beef is the ultimate comfort food mashup — juicy, taco-seasoned beef, creamy sauces, rice, and crunchy tortilla strips all wrapped in a warm tortilla, then grilled with melted cheese until golden and crispy.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 burritos
  • Category: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner, Tex-Mex
  • Method: Stovetop, Skillet Grilled
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (≈ 450 g) ground beef (80/20 lean)
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 3–4 tbsp water
  • 2 cups cooked seasoned rice (Mexican or Spanish rice)
  • 4 large burrito-size flour tortillas
  • 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
  • ½ cup nacho cheese sauce (warmed)
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp chipotle sauce (or chipotle in adobo + mayo/sour cream)
  • ¼ cup crispy tortilla strips
  • Extra shredded cheese for grilling the outside

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  2. Warm tortillas until soft. On each tortilla, layer rice, seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, sour cream, chipotle sauce, shredded cheese, and tortilla strips. Fold in sides, then roll tightly into a burrito.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle some shredded cheese directly onto the pan, then place a burrito seam-side down on top. Grill for 2–3 minutes until golden, then flip and repeat on the other side with more cheese.
  4. Cut burritos in half if desired and serve hot with extra chipotle sauce or salsa.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef to prevent greasiness.
  • Substitute ground turkey or plant-based protein for a lighter or vegetarian version.
  • Avoid overstuffing to keep burritos sealed while grilling.
  • To freeze, omit sour cream and tortilla strips, wrap tightly in foil, and thaw before reheating in a skillet or oven.

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