Description
Taco Bell’s grilled cheese burrito combines classic Mexican-American flavors in a hearty handheld meal. Melted cheese, seasoned beef, and crispy tortilla create a satisfying fusion of comfort and excitement for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (1 pound) ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- ½ cup nacho cheese sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
- 1 tbsp (1 tablespoon) olive oil
- 1 packet (or 2 tbsps) taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup tortilla strips (or crushed tortilla chips)
- 1 tbsp (1 tablespoon) mayonnaise
- 1 tsp (1 teaspoon) lime juice
- 1 tsp (1 teaspoon) chipotle powder
- ½ tsp (½ teaspoon) garlic powder
- ½ tsp (½ teaspoon) smoked paprika
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp (1 tablespoon) butter
Instructions
- Sizzle Beef: Heat skillet over medium flame, drizzle olive oil, and brown ground beef until golden, breaking into crumbly pieces with wooden spoon.
- Season Mixture: Drain excess grease, add taco seasoning and water, simmer until sauce thickens and coats meat with intense flavor profile.
- Assemble Foundation: Lay tortilla flat, center seasoned beef across middle, distribute evenly to ensure balanced taste in every bite.
- Cheese Integration: Sprinkle shredded cheese over warm beef, creating a molten base that binds burrito’s inner components.
- Fold and Seal: Fold bottom tortilla edge upward, roll sides inward, crafting a compact bundle that secures all delectable ingredients.
- Crisp Transformation: Return burrito to skillet, seam-side down, grilling each side until exterior turns golden-brown and crispy, melting cheese completely.
- Serve: Transfer to plate, allow brief resting moment, then slice and present this flavor-packed culinary creation.
Notes
- Precision Meat Browning: Ensure ground beef is fully cracked and browned without burning, creating a rich caramelized texture that enhances overall flavor profile.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Use medium-low heat when grilling to guarantee complete cheese melting without scorching the tortilla exterior, producing a perfect golden-brown crisp.
- Seasoning Balance: Adjust taco seasoning based on personal spice preference, considering salt content and heat level for a customized taste experience.
- Rolling Mastery: Fold tortilla tightly and evenly to prevent ingredient spillage, creating a compact burrito that maintains structural integrity during cooking and eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg