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Grilled Cheese Burrito

This Grilled Cheese Burrito is a comforting blend of melted cheese, taco-seasoned beef, and crispy tortillas, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights or game days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade blend
  • 1 cup cooked white rice use day-old or well-drained rice to avoid sogginess
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce store-bought or warmed homemade
  • 1/4 cup chipotle sauce adjust for heat level
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • as needed Butter or oil for grilling use a neutral oil or butter for flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains. Drain excess grease.
  2. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and add 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the beef is saucy but not soupy.
  3. Heat each tortilla on a dry skillet for 10 to 15 seconds per side or wrap a stack in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds.
Assembly
  1. Lay a tortilla flat. Spoon about 1/4 cup rice in the center.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of the seasoned beef over the rice.
  3. Drizzle with nacho cheese sauce and chipotle sauce. Dollop about 2 tablespoons sour cream.
  4. Top with a mix of cheddar and mozzarella. Fold the sides, then roll tightly into a burrito.
Cooking
  1. Wipe the skillet clean and return to medium heat. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons shredded cheese into the pan and spread slightly.
  2. Place the burrito seam-side down on top of the cheese. Press gently with a spatula and cook until the bottom is golden and the cheese has fused into a crisp edge, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Flip and repeat on the other side, adding a little more shredded cheese to the pan for extra crust.
  4. Remove and rest for 1 minute before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a lighter version, swap half the beef for cooked black beans or use lean ground beef. Pair with crunchy sides like cabbage slaw or tortilla chips with pico de gallo.

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