Description

This Grilled Cheese Burrito is everything you love about comfort food rolled into one: melty cheese, flavorful beef, creamy chipotle sauce, seasoned rice, and a golden grilled cheese crust on the outside. It’s crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and totally satisfying. Great for dinner, lunch, or your next at-home fast food fix!

Ingredients

For the Burrito Filling:

1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/plant-based alternative)
1 packet taco seasoning
1/3 cup water
1 cup cooked seasoned rice (like Mexican or cilantro-lime)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chipotle sauce or spicy mayo
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips (for crunch)
4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)

For the Grilled Cheese Exterior:

1/2 cup shredded cheddar + Monterey Jack mix
1 tbsp butter or oil (for grilling)

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Instructions

Cook the beef:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened, about 3–5 minutes. Set aside.
Warm the tortillas:
Microwave tortillas for 15–20 seconds or warm in a pan until soft and pliable.
Assemble the burritos:
In each tortilla, layer:
- A scoop of seasoned rice
- Cooked beef
- A spoonful of nacho cheese
- A sprinkle of shredded cheese
- A dollop of sour cream
- A drizzle of chipotle sauce
- Crushed tortilla chips for crunch
Roll tightly into a burrito.
Grill with cheese:
Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Add a small handful of shredded cheese directly to the pan in the shape of your burrito. Once cheese starts melting, place the burrito seam-side down on top. Press slightly and let cook for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese sticks and gets crispy. Flip and toast the other side for 1–2 more minutes.

Serve:
Slice in half and serve hot with salsa, guacamole, or extra chipotle sauce on the sid

Notes

Want it spicier? Add jalapeños or hot sauce inside.
Swap beef for black beans or seasoned tofu for a vegetarian version.

For meal prep: assemble burritos, wrap in foil, and grill when ready to eat.