Description
This Best Grilled Cheese Burrito recipe is a delicious Taco Bell copycat featuring seasoned ground beef, fried rice, spicy mayo, nacho cheese sauce, sour cream, and crispy tortilla chips wrapped in a flour tortilla and grilled to perfection with a crispy cheese crust. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ cup tomato sauce
Assembly
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 3 tbsp spicy mayo
- 1 cup fried rice
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- Optional: shredded Mexican cheese blend for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Cook the Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking it until fully browned. Break up any large pieces as you cook. Season the beef with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Stir to combine, allowing the spices to bloom for about 1 minute.
- Simmer with Tomato Sauce: Pour in the tomato sauce, lower the heat, and let it simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Assemble the Burritos: Lay each flour tortilla flat. Spread about 1 tablespoon of spicy mayo down the center. Add a spoonful of fried rice, then drizzle with nacho cheese sauce. Follow with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of crushed tortilla chips. Add a generous portion of the seasoned ground beef on top.
- Roll and Grill: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly from the bottom, securing the filling. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Optionally, sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese blend directly onto the hot surface. Place the burrito seam-side down on top of the cheese and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, until the cheese forms a crispy golden crust.
- Serve: Serve the burritos hot with extra spicy mayo on the side for dipping.
- Enjoy: Dig into these loaded grilled cheese burritos for a unique and delicious meal experience.
Notes
- Use freshly made or store-bought fried rice depending on your time availability.
- You can adjust the level of spice in the mayo according to your preference.
- Adding shredded Mexican cheese to the skillet before grilling enhances the crunch and flavor.
- Make sure to roll the burrito tightly to avoid filling leakage when grilling.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
