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Homemade grilled cheese burritos stacked on a brown ceramic plate, filled with melted cheddar, creamy sauce, and seasoned beef, with cheese oozing from the ends and a bowl of fresh pico de gallo in the background.

Grilled Cheese Burrito

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A homemade version of Taco Bell’s famous Grilled Cheese Burrito, featuring seasoned beef, rice, nacho cheese, and a crispy outer cheese crust. Customize the fillings, spice level, and toppings for the perfect Tex-Mex comfort food right at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill/Rest 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 690
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesy Burrito Filling:
  • 1 lb Ground beef - Substitute with ground turkey if desired
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning - Use low-sodium for a lighter version
  • 2 cups Mexican rice Warmed
  • ½ cup Nacho cheese sauce - Heated
  • ¼ cup Sour cream - Or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Shredded three-cheese blend - Inside the burrito
  • 2 tablespoon Chipotle sauce - Mix with sour cream
  • ½ cup Red tortilla strips - For crunch
For the Grilled Cheese Topping:
  • 4 large Flour tortillas - Warmed before filling
  • 1 cup Shredded Mexican cheese blend - For exterior crust
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - For grilling
Optional Add-Ins:
  • ½ cup Black beans - Protein boost
  • ¼ cup Pico de gallo - Fresh topping
  • 2 tablespoon Jalapeños - For spice
  • ½ cup Lettuce - Added freshness
  • ¼ cup Guacamole - Creamy finish

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or griddle (For browning meat and grilling burritos)
  • 1 Wide spatula (Helps flip and press burritos evenly)
  • 2 Mixing bowls (For sauces and cheese prep)
  • 1 Measuring cup set (For accurate portions)
  • 1 Knife and cutting board (For toppings and vegetables)

Method
 

  1. Cook ground beef with taco seasoning until browned. Warm rice and nacho cheese sauce separately. Mix chipotle sauce with sour cream. Set out cheese, red strips, and toppings.
  2. Warm tortillas until soft. Layer rice, beef, nacho cheese, chipotle-sour cream, shredded cheese, and red strips in the center. Keep fillings tight and even.
  3. Fold the sides in, tuck the bottom up, and roll tightly to form a sealed burrito. Keep it compact for easier grilling.
  4. Sprinkle shredded cheese onto a hot skillet. Place burrito seam-side down on the melting cheese, press gently, and grill until golden brown.
  5. Flip burrito carefully, add more cheese to the other side, press gently, and grill again until both sides are crispy.
  6. Remove burrito from heat and rest for 1 minute before slicing or serving to set the cheese crust.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 690kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 32gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1450mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 4.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

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