Grilled Cheese Burrito (Print Version)

Burritos filled with seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese, rice, chipotle sauce, sour cream, and tortilla strips, grilled on melted cheese for a crispy golden crust.

# Ingredients:

→ For the Seasoned Beef

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 oz packet taco seasoning
03 - 2/3 cup water

→ For the Burritos

04 - 4 burrito-size flour tortillas
05 - 15 oz can nacho cheese sauce
06 - 2 cups Mexican or Spanish rice
07 - 4 tablespoons store-bought Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle Sauce
08 - 4 tablespoons sour cream
09 - 1 cup tortilla strips

→ For Grilling

10 - 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

# Instructions:

01 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain off the excess fat.
02 - Reduce the heat to medium, add the taco seasoning and water to the beef, and stir well. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the liquid has thickened. Set aside.
03 - Lay out each tortilla. Spread a layer of nacho cheese sauce in the center, then top with a quarter of the taco meat, a quarter of the rice, drizzle with 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce and 1 tablespoon sour cream, and add a handful of tortilla strips.
04 - Fold each burrito by bringing up the bottom edge, folding in the sides, and rolling tightly. Make sure the seam is on the bottom to keep it secure.
05 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese directly onto the skillet in a burrito-shaped rectangle. Place one burrito seam-side down on the cheese. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted, browned, and stuck to the burrito - this creates that crispy cheese crust!
06 - Carefully lift the burrito with a spatula, sprinkle another 1/4 cup of cheese on the skillet, and flip the burrito over to repeat the process on the other side. Once both sides are golden and crispy, remove from the skillet.
07 - Repeat the grilling process with the remaining burritos. Serve hot and enjoy this Taco Bell copycat at home!

# Notes:

01 - The crispy cheese crust is what makes this special - don't skip the cheese grilling step!
02 - You can find Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle Sauce in most grocery stores in the condiment aisle.
03 - Use pre-cooked Mexican or Spanish rice to make this super quick.
04 - Make sure your skillet is non-stick or the cheese will stick and make a mess.
05 - These are huge and filling - one burrito per person is plenty!

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