Description
Grilled Cheese Burrito Taco Bell copycat! Recreate your favorite cheesy, crispy, savory burrito at home with this easy recipe. Skip the drive-thru!
Ingredients
- Flavorful Filling:
- Ground Beef (1 lb)
- Taco Seasoning (1 packet, 1 oz)
- Cheesy Foundation:
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese (1 cup)
- Nacho Cheese Sauce (1/2 cup)
- Sour Cream (1/4 cup)
- Wrappers & Grilling:
- Large Flour Tortillas (8-10 count, 10-12 inches)
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1 cup)
- Butter (2-3 tbsp)
- Optional Extras:
- Hot Sauce (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Grilled Cheese Burrito Taco Bell Filling:: First things first, brown your ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Break it up with a spoon as it cooks. Once it’s all browned up and no pink remains, drain off any excess grease. This step is crucial for not having a greasy burrito later! Stir in your taco seasoning according to package directions, usually with a splash of water, and let it simmer for a few minutes. The kitchen will start smelling amazing, making your stomach rumble, I promise!
- Assemble Your Burrito Masterpiece:: Now for the fun part! Lay a large flour tortilla flat. Scoop about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the seasoned ground beef mixture down the center. Drizzle about a tablespoon of nacho cheese sauce over the beef, then sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Don’t overfill, that’s where I always mess up and end up with a torn tortilla! Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then tightly roll it up from the bottom, creating a neat, compact burrito. Repeat for the remaining burritos.
- Grill the Cheesy Exterior:: Melt about 1 tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet or on a griddle over medium heat. Once the butter is shimmering, sprinkle a generous handful of shredded mozzarella cheese directly onto the skillet in a rectangle shape, slightly larger than your burrito. This is the magic! Let it melt and start to get bubbly and slightly crispy, about 1-2 minutes. You’ll smell that beautiful toasted cheese aroma.
- Flip and Finish Your Grilled Cheese Burrito Taco Bell:: Carefully place one assembled burrito seam-side down onto the melted, bubbly mozzarella. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure the cheese adheres. Let it grill for another 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown and crispy, forming a beautiful crust on your Grilled Cheese Burrito Taco Bell. This is where I always get impatient, but resist the urge to flip too early!
- Add the Inner Cheesy Goodness:: Once that first side is perfectly golden and crispy, carefully flip the burrito over. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, just enough to warm the inside through and get a little color on the tortilla. You’re not trying to grill more cheese here, just heating. Sometimes I’ll add a tiny bit more butter to the pan if it looks dry, just to get a nice, even warmth.
- Serve Up Your Homemade Grilled Cheese Burrito Taco Bell:: Remove your glorious Grilled Cheese Burrito Taco Bell from the skillet. Let it cool for just a minute or two before slicing diagonally, if you’re feeling fancy. The inside will be wonderfully warm and gooey, and the outside will have that irresistible crispy cheese crust. It looks and smells like pure comfort food. Grab a napkin, because this is going to be a delicious, cheesy experience!