Grilled Cheese Burrito: The Ultimate Comfort Food Fusion
A delightful fusion of classic grilled cheese and the bold flavors of Mexican burritos, the grilled cheese burrito combines gooey cheese with seasoned meat, rice, and chipotle sauce all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. A perfect comfort food with a crispy exterior and a cheesy, flavorful interior.
Equipment
- - Skillet or griddle
- - Spatula
- - Cutting board
- - Knife
Ingredients
- - 4 8-inch flour tortillas
- - 1 lb. ground beef lean 90/10 or 80/20 blend
- - 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- - 1/2 cup water
- - 1 can 15-ounce nacho cheese sauce
- - 2 cups Mexican rice prepared
- - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- - 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce
- - 1/2 cup sour cream
- - 1 cup tortilla strips
- - 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- **Cook the Ground Beef**: In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat and add taco seasoning and water. Stir until the beef is well-coated with the seasoning mixture. Let it simmer for a few minutes until fully cooked.
- **Prepare the Burrito**: Warm the flour tortillas in a skillet or microwave for a few seconds. Place a tortilla flat on a clean surface.
- **Assemble the Burrito**: Spread a layer of nacho cheese sauce in the center of the tortilla. Add the seasoned ground beef, Mexican rice, sour cream, chipotle sauce, and tortilla strips. Top with shredded cheese.
- **Fold the Burrito**: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly to secure the fillings.
- **Grill the Burrito**: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the burrito seam-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy.
- **Optional Extra Crunch**: In the last minute of grilling, sprinkle extra shredded cheese on the outside of the burrito and allow it to melt for a cheesy crust.