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Best Grilled Cheese Burrito (Taco Bell Copycat) Recipe

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  • Author: slsrecipes
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 burritos 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A delicious and cheesy grilled cheese burrito inspired by Taco Bell’s popular menu item. This copycat recipe is packed with beef, rice, cheese, and a creamy chipotle sauce, all wrapped in a grilled tortilla.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chipotle sauce
  • 1/2 cup tortilla strips (optional for crunch)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese (for grilling)
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil (for grilling)

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Warm the tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet for easy folding.
  4. Assemble the burritos: In each tortilla, layer rice, seasoned beef, nacho cheese, shredded cheddar, chipotle sauce, sour cream, and tortilla strips if using.
  5. Roll the tortillas tightly into burritos.
  6. In a skillet, melt butter or add a bit of oil over medium heat. Sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese directly onto the skillet in the shape of the tortilla.
  7. Place the burrito seam-side down on the melted cheese. Grill until cheese is golden and crispy. Flip and lightly grill the other side if desired.
  8. Remove from skillet and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use any blend of cheese you prefer for extra meltiness.
  • You can substitute chipotle sauce with spicy mayo or your favorite hot sauce.
  • Add beans or jalapeños for a spicy twist.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 1100mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg