Description
An indulgent Grilled Cheese Burrito that combines crispy, buttery tortillas with a warm, cheesy filling and Mexican spices, reminiscent of a fast-food favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 15 ounces Rico’s nacho cheese sauce
- 2 cups prepared Mexican rice
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon chipotle sauce
- Sour cream (to taste)
- Tortilla Strips (to taste)
- 4 burrito-size tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the lean ground beef. Drain excess grease.
- Add taco seasoning and water; simmer for about five minutes.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and chipotle sauce.
- Layer tortillas with nacho cheese, seasoned beef, Mexican rice, chipotle mayo, sour cream, and tortilla strips.
- Fold burritos tightly and place seam-side down on a skillet with melted cheese.
- Cook until golden brown, flipping to crisp all sides.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a healthier alternative, substitute ground beef with turkey or plant-based protein and use whole-grain tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg