Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of a Grilled Cheese Burrito, reminiscent of your favorite fast-food treat but made right at home! This quick and easy recipe combines seasoned ground beef, creamy nacho cheese, and crispy tortilla strips, all enveloped in a warm tortilla. With a golden-brown cheesy crust on the outside and a savory filling inside, it’s perfect for family dinners, game nights, or whenever you crave comfort food. Plus, it’s customizable—add jalapeños or your favorite veggies to make it uniquely yours. Get ready for a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 15 ounces nacho cheese sauce
- 2 cups prepared Mexican rice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce
- Sour cream
- Tortilla strips
- 4 large tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water; cook for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and chipotle sauce.
- On each tortilla, layer nacho cheese, seasoned beef, and Mexican rice.
- Add the chipotle sauce mixture and top with sour cream and tortilla strips; fold to seal.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, sprinkle shredded cheese in the pan.
- Place burritos seam-side down onto the cheese and cook until browned; flip and repeat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (250g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg