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Grilled Cheese Burrito (Taco Bell Copycat Recipe) Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Grilled Cheese Burrito recipe is a delicious Taco Bell copycat that combines seasoned ground beef, Spanish rice, creamy queso, and melted cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla and grilled to crispy perfection. Perfect for a comforting, cheesy meal with layers of flavor and a gooey cheese crust.

Ingredients

Meat and Filling

  • 6 large burrito-size flour tortillas
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1.3-ounce packet taco seasoning
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 5.6-ounce packet Spanish-style rice (prepared according to package directions)
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 12 slices white American cheese
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chilis
  • 6 tablespoons Taco Bell creamy chipotle sauce

Cheese and Butter

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
  • Extra cheese, sour cream, salsa, jalapenos, queso for toppings (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook Ground Beef and Onion: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced red onion until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is soft, breaking up the meat with a spatula. Drain any excess grease if using fatty beef.
  2. Season the Meat: Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet, stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Prepare Queso Sauce: Heat half and half in a small skillet or pot over medium heat. Once very warm, add the American cheese slices and stir constantly until fully melted.
  4. Add Green Chilis: Stir diced green chilis into the melted cheese mixture. Remove queso from heat and set aside.
  5. Assemble Burritos: Lay a flour tortilla flat and layer ½ cup of taco meat and ½ cup of Spanish rice onto it. Drizzle 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce and about ¼ cup of queso over the rice.
  6. Fold and Roll: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly end to end to form the burrito.
  7. Prepare for Grilling: Spread a small amount of butter on one side of the burrito and sprinkle with shredded Colby-Jack cheese.
  8. Grill First Side: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Place the burrito cheese side down on the skillet. Spread more butter on the top side and add additional cheese.
  9. Cook Until Golden: Cook the burrito 1-2 minutes until the cheese on the skillet side is golden brown and crisp.
  10. Flip and Repeat: Flip the burrito and cook the other side until the cheese is also golden brown, creating a crispy cheese shell on both sides.
  11. Repeat for Remaining Burritos: Continue the layering, rolling, and grilling process until all 6 burritos are cooked.
  12. Serve: Serve warm, drizzled with extra queso and sprinkled with shredded cheese. Optional dips include sour cream, salsa, or jalapenos.

Notes

  • Drain excess grease if using very fatty ground beef for a less oily filling.
  • Use half and half to create a creamy queso sauce with American cheese for best results.
  • Grilling the burrito cheese side down lets the cheese form a flavorful crispy crust.
  • Feel free to customize toppings with salsa, jalapenos, or sour cream for added flavor.
  • Use burrito-sized tortillas to hold all fillings comfortably and allow folding.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Entree
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/grilled-cheese-burrito-taco-bell-copycat-recipe-recipe/