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Homemade grilled cheese burrito with golden crispy cheese crust cut in half showing seasoned beef and rice filling

Grilled Cheese Burrito (Taco Bell Copycat)

Crispy cheese-crusted burrito filled with seasoned beef, rice, and creamy sauces
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade blend
  • 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

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Clean skillet for grilling
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks until no pink remains.
  2. Drain excess grease, add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes until liquid absorbs and beef is well seasoned.
  3. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or microwave for 15 seconds to make them pliable.
  4. Lay tortilla flat, add rice in center leaving 2 inches around edges. Top with beef, then drizzle nacho cheese, chipotle sauce, and sour cream.
  5. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses on top, fold sides over and roll tightly from bottom to top, seam side down.
  6. Heat clean skillet over medium heat, sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese where burrito will go. Place burrito seam-side down and cook 3-4 minutes until golden.
  7. Flip carefully, add more cheese to pan, and cook other side until crispy and golden. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, don't overfill burritos and use medium heat to prevent burning the cheese crust. Serve immediately for optimal crispy texture.