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Easy Grilled Cheese Burrito

Delicious Easy Grilled Cheese Burrito Your Family Will Love

The Easy Grilled Cheese Burrito brings beloved fast-food flavors home with seasoned beef and gooey cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or beans or tofu for a vegetarian twist
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • ¼ cup Cooked White Rice or brown rice or quinoa
  • ½ cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt or dairy-free options
  • 1 cup Nacho Cheese Sauce or any cheese sauce you love
  • 2 tablespoons Chipotle Sauce or omit for milder flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or mozzarella for mixing
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese optional but recommended
For the Wrap
  • 4 pieces Flour Tortillas or whole wheat or corn tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon Butter/Oil for grilling

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • non-stick skillet
  • microwave

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned. Drain fat, add taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Warm the Tortillas: Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave for 15-20 seconds until pliable.
  3. Assemble the Burrito: Spread cooked rice in the center of each tortilla, add beef mixture, drizzle nacho cheese, add chipotle sauce, sour cream, and sprinkle the cheeses.
  4. Grill the Burrito: Heat a non-stick skillet, add butter/oil, place burrito seam-side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden, flip and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Remove from skillet, let rest for a minute, slice in half and serve with salsa or guacamole.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 23gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, wrap burritos in foil and store for up to 1 month.

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