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Grilled cheese burrito halves showing the beefy, saucy filling on a plate

Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito

5 from 1 vote
A homemade copycat of the Taco Bell grilled cheese burrito, loaded with seasoned beef, rice, and nacho cheese, then grilled in cheese for a crispy golden crust.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ground Beef:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
For Assembly:
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 3 tablespoon spicy mayo
  • 1 cup fried rice
  • 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup tortilla chips

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking it until fully browned. Break up any large pieces as you cook. Season the beef with salt, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir to combine, allowing the spices to bloom for about 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce, lower the heat, and let it simmer for 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
  4. Assemble the Burritos: Lay each flour tortilla flat. Spread about 1 tablespoon of spicy mayo down the center. Add a spoonful of fried rice, then drizzle with nacho cheese sauce. Follow with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of crispy tortilla strips. Add a generous portion of the seasoned ground beef on top.
  5. Roll and Grill: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly from the bottom, securing the filling. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. If desired, sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese blend directly onto the hot surface. Place the burrito seam-side down on top of the cheese and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, until the cheese forms a crispy, golden crust.
  6. Serve: Serve the burritos hot with extra spicy mayo on the side for dipping.
  7. Enjoy these grilled cheese burritos for a unique and delicious meal!

Notes

How To Store:
  • Fridge: assembled burritos keep for 3 days in an airtight container.
  • Freezer: freeze them assembled but un-grilled, wrapped individually, for up to 2 months. The crispy cheese crust doesn't survive freezing, so grill them fresh straight from the fridge or freezer rather than freezing them after grilling.
  • Reheat: for ones you've already grilled, warm them gently in a pan so the cheese crust doesn't burn.
Grill the cheese right on the pan. Sprinkle shredded cheese onto the hot skillet and set the rolled burrito seam-side down on top, that's what gives you the crispy golden crust.
Don't overstuff. Too much filling and the burrito won't close or grill evenly.
Warm your tortillas first so they're pliable and won't crack when you roll them.
 

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