Description
A comforting blend of grilled cheese and burrito, perfect for family meals with quick prep and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef (Can substitute with turkey or plant-based)
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 2 cups Cooked White Rice (Substitute with brown rice or quinoa if desired)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (Try yogurt or dairy-free alternatives)
- 1 cup Nacho Cheese Sauce (Homemade or vegan cheese can be used)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Chipotle Sauce (Adjust based on spice preference)
- 4 large Flour Tortillas (Whole wheat or gluten-free are good alternatives)
- 2 tablespoons Butter or Oil (Olive oil or non-stick spray for healthier option)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium and brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water. Let it simmer until the mix thickens.
- Add the cooked rice to the beef and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- In a bowl, combine sour cream, nacho cheese sauce, and chipotle sauce. Adjust heat to taste.
- Warm the tortillas briefly in a dry pan or microwave.
- Spread a spoonful of the cheese sauce on the tortilla, then layer rice mixture, cheddar, and mozzarella.
- Fold the sides of the tortilla in, then roll up tightly to form a burrito.
- Melt butter or heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place burritos seam-side down.
- Press gently and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden and the cheese melts.
- Let rest for a minute, slice in half, and serve warm with extra sour cream or salsa.
Notes
Use what you have on hand for flexibility with ingredients. This recipe is adaptable and great for a busy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg