Description
Sloppy joe grilled burritos combine classic diner comfort with Mexican-inspired street flavors. Melted cheese, seasoned ground beef, and crispy tortilla edges create a mouthwatering fusion that satisfies hearty appetites with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) sloppy joe sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 0.5 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup (240 ml) cooked rice (optional)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter or oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sear ground beef in a scorching skillet, methodically crumbling and draining excess fat to create a lean, flavorful foundation.
- Vegetable Integration: Sauté diced onions and bell peppers until they soften and become translucent, infusing the meat with aromatic depth.
- Sauce Infusion: Stir in sloppy joe sauce, allowing the mixture to simmer and reduce, developing a rich, cohesive flavor profile.
- Burrito Assembly: Center the robust meat mixture on tortillas, ensuring even distribution across the wrap’s surface.
- Cheese and Optional Filling: Cascade shredded cheese over the meat, optionally incorporating cooked rice for added texture and substance.
- Wrapping Technique: Fold tortilla edges inward with precision, rolling from the bottom to create compact, sealed parcels that lock in the savory filling.
- Golden Browning: Melt butter in a skillet, positioning burritos seam-side down to create a crisp, golden exterior with a delicate crunch.
- Final Presentation: Grill burritos until achieving a uniform golden-brown crust, rotating to ensure complete and even caramelization. Slice diagonally and serve with complementary condiments like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for a complete gustatory experience.
Notes
- Manage Meat Quality: Choose lean ground beef (80/20 or 85/15) to balance flavor and reduce excess grease, ensuring a cleaner, more concentrated sloppy joe filling.
- Control Sautéing Technique: Cook onions and peppers until softened but not browned, maintaining their subtle sweetness and preventing bitter undertones in the mixture.
- Prevent Burrito Blowout: Fold tortillas tightly and seal edges completely to prevent filling from leaking during grilling, using slightly less filling if needed for secure wrapping.
- Optimize Grilling Performance: Use medium-low heat when grilling burritos, allowing cheese to melt thoroughly while creating a crispy, golden-brown exterior without burning the tortilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American-Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg