Grilled Cheese Burrito Recipe
This Grilled Cheese Burrito combines the best of a cheesy quesadilla and a classic burrito, creating a deliciously satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. With layers of seasoned ground beef, flavorful rice, creamy sauces, and gooey melted cheeses, this burrito is a flavor explosion in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
For the Burrito:
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1/4 cup chipotle sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Butter or oil for grilling
Instructions
- Cook the Beef (8–10 mins): Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess grease. Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas on a dry skillet or in the microwave for flexibility.
- Assemble the Burrito (5 mins): Lay a tortilla flat and layer with rice, seasoned beef, nacho cheese, chipotle sauce, and sour cream. Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella.
- Grill the Burrito (3–4 mins per side): Heat a clean skillet and sprinkle 2 tbsp of shredded cheese. Place the burrito seam-side down and cook until cheese melts and forms a crispy crust. Flip and repeat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Grilled Cheese Burrito, Burrito Recipe, Cheesy Burrito, Mexican Burrito
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