Description
Taco Bell’s grilled cheese burrito blends melted cheese, savory beef, and zesty sauces in a crispy tortilla wrap. Comfort food meets Mexican-inspired flavors, creating a delicious fusion that satisfies cravings and brings excitement to your mealtime.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Main Cheese and Dairy:
- ½ cup nacho cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for the outside)
- ½ cup sour cream
Seasonings, Spices, and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet (or 2 tablespoons) taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional, for extra filling)
- ½ cup tortilla strips (or crushed tortilla chips)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder (or adobo sauce from canned chipotles)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of salt
Wrapping and Grilling:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- Warm a skillet over medium flame and drizzle olive oil to coat the surface.
- Introduce ground beef to the pan, crumbling and browning thoroughly while stirring continuously to ensure even cooking.
- After meat reaches a rich brown color, carefully drain accumulated grease to reduce excess fat.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning across the beef, immediately introducing water and allowing the mixture to gently simmer.
- Let the beef and seasoning blend meld together, stirring occasionally until the liquid reduces and creates a thick, cohesive sauce.
- Continue cooking for approximately 5 minutes, ensuring the meat is fully infused with robust taco flavor and the consistency becomes slightly glossy and clingy.
- Remove the seasoned beef from heat, letting it rest momentarily to absorb remaining moisture and concentrate its savory profile.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner filling.
- Homemade taco seasoning allows you to control salt and spice levels for a personalized flavor profile.
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent soggy burrito texture and maintain a crisp grilled exterior.
- Consider plant-based ground meat alternatives for a vegetarian version that delivers similar texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 748
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1165 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg