Grilled Cheese Burrito (Taco Bell Copycat Recipe)
This irresistible homemade Grilled Cheese Burrito mimics the iconic Taco Bell version. It features melty cheese, seasoned beef, chipotle sauce, rice, and crispy tortilla strips in a warm flour tortilla, grilled to golden perfection.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup water
- 15 oz can nacho cheese sauce
- 4 burrito-size flour tortillas
- 2 cups Mexican or Spanish rice, cooked
- 4 tbsp chipotle mayo (or store-bought creamy chipotle sauce)
- 4 tbsp sour cream
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Return the skillet to medium heat. Add taco seasoning and water, stir well, and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Lay the flour tortillas flat on a clean surface.
- On each tortilla, spread a layer of nacho cheese sauce, then add taco meat, 1/2 cup rice, 1 tbsp chipotle sauce, 1 tbsp sour cream, and 1/4 cup tortilla strips.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on each burrito for easy sealing during grilling.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then roll tightly to form burritos.
- In a clean skillet over medium heat, spread a thin layer of melted cheese. Place a burrito seam-side down, and cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and forms a crispy crust. Flip and repeat on the other side.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Ensure tortillas are warm before assembling to prevent tearing.
For a spicier version, add more chipotle sauce or diced jalapeños in the taco meat.
Leftover burritos can be grilled briefly for reheating or stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a spicier version, add more chipotle sauce or diced jalapeños in the taco meat.
Leftover burritos can be grilled briefly for reheating or stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.