Description
Comfort meets creativity in this ultimate grilled cheese burrito, blending melty cheese, savory meats, and crispy tortilla into one irresistible handheld meal. Perfectly balanced flavors and textures promise a delightful culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Rice and Sauce:
- 2 cups prepared Mexican rice
- 1 (15 ounces) can Ricos nacho cheese sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce
Seasoning and Wrap:
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 burrito-size tortillas
- Tortilla strips
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef thoroughly, draining excess fat. Incorporate taco seasoning with water and simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Blend mayonnaise and chipotle sauce in a small bowl, creating a smoky, creamy condiment.
- Arrange tortillas flat, spreading nacho cheese sauce across the center. Layer seasoned ground beef and Mexican rice in the middle.
- Drizzle chipotle mayo over the filling, adding sour cream and crunchy tortilla strips for textural contrast.
- Carefully fold tortilla sides inward, rolling tightly from bottom to seal ingredients securely.
- Preheat non-stick skillet on medium heat. Sprinkle Colby Jack cheese directly onto pan surface.
- Place burrito seam-side down on melting cheese, cooking until golden and crisp underneath, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Flip burrito, adding another cheese layer to opposite side. Continue grilling until exterior becomes uniformly golden and cheese forms a crispy crust.
- Remove from heat, allowing brief cooling. Repeat process for remaining burritos.
- Serve immediately with complementary sides like guacamole, salsa, or additional nacho cheese for dipping.
Notes
- Control meat moisture by draining excess fat thoroughly to prevent soggy burritos and ensure a crispy exterior.
- Customize chipotle mayo intensity by adjusting sauce quantity based on personal spice tolerance and flavor preference.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like pepper jack or sharp cheddar to create unique flavor profiles and textures.
- Prepare ingredients in advance and keep components warm to streamline assembly and maintain optimal burrito temperature during grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 675 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg