The Ultimate Grilled Cheese Burrito You Can Make at Home
A crave-worthy grilled cheese burrito filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, nacho cheese, and chipotle sauce, then wrapped in a tortilla and grilled with cheese on the outside for a crispy, melty finish. Inspired by Taco Bell’s version, this homemade twist is fast, filling, and customizable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 burritos
- Category: Comfort food, Mexican-inspired
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Kosher
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade blend)
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup nacho cheese sauce
- ¼ cup chipotle sauce (or smoky mayo/spicy ranch)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend, for exterior)
- Butter or oil, for the skillet
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown 1 lb ground beef. Drain excess grease.
- Add taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Lay a tortilla flat and layer with ¼ cup rice, 2–3 tbsp beef, 1 tbsp nacho cheese, a drizzle of chipotle sauce, 1 tbsp sour cream, and a sprinkle of cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Fold the sides inward and roll up tightly from the bottom to form a burrito.
- Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle 2 tbsp shredded cheese directly into the skillet.
- Place the burrito seam-side down on top of the cheese. Press gently and cook until the cheese forms a crispy crust, about 3–4 minutes.
- Flip the burrito and repeat with another 2 tbsp of shredded cheese for the second side.
Notes
- Substitute beef with shredded chicken, pulled pork, tofu, or plant-based crumbles for variation.
- Use dairy-free cheese and sour cream to make it vegan-friendly.
- Wrap burritos in foil and freeze for up to 1 month for easy make-ahead meals.
- Reheat in a skillet to restore crispy exterior or microwave for convenience.
Find it online: https://www.cookwithbenchi.com/grilled-cheese-burrito/