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Grilled Cheese Burrito
Benchi

Grilled Cheese Burrito

A homemade version of the popular Grilled Cheese Burrito, loaded with seasoned beef, cheesy goodness, and a crispy shell.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 large flour tortillas (burrito size)
  • 1 lb ground beef (80 to 90 percent lean works great)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (store bought or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup water (for simmering the seasoning)
  • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup nacho cheese sauce (jarred, canned, or homemade)
  • 1 cup cooked rice (Spanish style is best)
  • 1 cup crunchy red tortilla strips (or crushed tortilla chips in a pinch)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce (or adobo sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño juice (optional but recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil (for the skillet)

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spoon. Cook until it is browned and no longer pink.
  2. If there’s a lot of grease, drain most of it but leave a tiny bit for flavor.
  3. Add taco seasoning and water, stir, and let it simmer for a couple of minutes until glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, chipotle sauce, and jalapeño juice to make the chipotle cream sauce.
  5. Prepare the rice by mixing with salsa, cumin, garlic powder, and salt in a pan for a couple of minutes.
  6. Warm the tortillas for about 10-15 seconds to make them pliable.
  7. Layer the ingredients in the following order: chipotle cream sauce, seasoned beef, cooked rice, nacho cheese sauce, red tortilla strips, and a handful of shredded cheese.
  8. Fold the sides of the tortilla and roll it tightly.
  9. In a nonstick skillet, sprinkle a thin layer of shredded cheese. When it starts to melt, add the burrito seam-side down.
  10. Cook until the cheese is deep golden, then roll to coat another side.