Description
This Grilled Cheese Burrito recipe combines seasoned ground beef, flavorful rice, melty cheddar cheese, and creamy queso, chipotle sauce, and sour cream, all wrapped in tortillas and finished under the broiler to create a perfect crispy, cheesy burrito packed with bold southwestern flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 (1 oz.) packet taco seasoning (or 2 Tbsp. homemade)
Rice and Cheese
- 1 cup seasoned or yellow rice, prepared according to package instructions
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
- 1 cup queso
Sauces and Toppings
- ¼ cup chipotle sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- Crisp red tortilla strips
Other
- 8 tortillas
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook through until no longer pink, breaking it up and stirring frequently, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add Seasoning: Pour in the water and taco seasoning packet, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer on medium-high heat for another 3-4 minutes until flavors meld. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble Burritos: Lay out the tortillas flat on a clean surface. Evenly layer each tortilla with seasoned ground beef, cooked seasoned or yellow rice, queso, shredded cheddar cheese, chipotle sauce, sour cream, and a handful of crisp red tortilla strips.
- Preheat Broiler: Set your oven broiler on high to preheat while you roll the burritos.
- Roll and Place Burritos: Roll each tortilla tightly so the edges overlap to enclose the filling. Place the burritos seam-side down into an oven-safe skillet to keep them closed. Sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese on top of each burrito.
- Broil to Melt Cheese: Place the skillet under the preheated broiler for 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese melts and starts to bubble slightly. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve the grilled cheese burritos immediately while warm and melty for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute homemade taco seasoning with your preferred blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- For a milder flavor, adjust the amount of chipotle sauce or replace it with salsa.
- Use flour tortillas for best results as they are more pliable and crisp nicely under the broiler.
- Keep a close eye on the burritos when broiling as the cheese can burn quickly.
- Feel free to add beans, corn, or diced onions to the filling for extra texture and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: grilled cheese burrito, cheesy burrito, ground beef burrito, Mexican-American recipe, quick burrito
