Description
Craving Taco Bell’s famous Grilled Cheese Burrito? This easy copycat recipe delivers all the cheesy, beefy goodness with melty cheese inside and grilled on the outside—no drive-thru required.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chipotle sauce or spicy ranch
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (for grilling outside)
- Optional: pickled jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm tortillas and layer each with beef, rice, nacho cheese, sour cream, chipotle sauce, shredded cheddar and mozzarella, and optional toppings.
- Roll into burritos tightly and set aside.
- In a clean skillet, sprinkle shredded cheese in a circular shape. Place burrito seam side down and grill until cheese melts and sticks to the outside. Flip carefully and grill the other side if desired.
- Serve hot with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
Customize with your favorite fillings like beans, jalapeños, or crunchy chips. Use two spatulas to flip the cheese-grilled burrito without tearing. Perfect for a Taco Bell-style night at home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican-American