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Grilled Cheese Burrito (Taco Bell Copycat Recipe) Recipe

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  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Grilled Cheese Burrito recipe is a flavorful Taco Bell copycat combining seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese sauce, Mexican rice, creamy chipotle sauce, and crispy tortilla strips wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. The burrito is grilled to perfection, melting the cheese on both sides for a crispy, cheesy crust and a gooey, savory center—perfect for a satisfying, easy-to-make meal.

Ingredients

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Meat and Seasoning

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
  • ⅔ cup water

Sauces and Dairy

  • 15 ounce can nacho cheese sauce
  • 4 tablespoons store bought Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded

Other

  • 4 burrito-size flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Mexican or Spanish rice
  • 1 cup tortilla strips

Instructions

  1. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Once cooked through, drain off the excess fat to prevent greasiness.
  2. Add Seasoning to Beef: Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the taco seasoning packet and ⅔ cup water. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid thickens and coats the beef well. Set aside the seasoned beef.
  3. Assemble the Burritos: Lay out each flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a layer of nacho cheese sauce in the center of each tortilla. Top with one-quarter of the taco meat, one-quarter of the cooked Mexican rice, drizzle 1 tablespoon of creamy chipotle sauce, 1 tablespoon of sour cream, and a handful of tortilla strips for some crunch.
  4. Fold the Burritos: To fold, bring up the bottom edge of the tortilla, fold in the sides snugly, then roll tightly to enclose the filling. Make sure the seam is on the bottom to prevent the burrito from unrolling during cooking.
  5. Start Grilling the Burritos: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese directly onto the skillet. Place one burrito seam-side down on top of the cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts, browns lightly, and sticks to the burrito, creating a crispy crust.
  6. Grill the Other Side: Carefully lift the burrito with a spatula. Sprinkle another 1/4 cup of shredded cheese onto the skillet. Flip the burrito over onto the melted cheese and cook for another 2-3 minutes to brown and crisp the other side as well.
  7. Finish and Serve: Once both sides are golden brown and crispy, transfer the burrito to a plate. Repeat the grilling process with the remaining burritos. Serve hot and enjoy the melty, crispy goodness!

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the filling or mix hot sauce into the sour cream.
  • Use homemade Mexican or Spanish rice for extra flavor if desired.
  • Make sure to quickly drain the cooked beef fat to avoid greasy burritos.
  • To keep the burritos warm while grilling in batches, cover them loosely with foil.
  • To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute the ground beef with plant-based crumbles or seasoned black beans.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Keywords: Grilled Cheese Burrito, Taco Bell Copycat, Mexican Burrito, Easy Dinner, Cheeseburrito Recipe

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