Easy Grilled Cheese Burrito Copycat Recipe
A homemade version of the popular grilled cheese burrito filled with seasoned beef, rice, creamy sauces, and a crispy melted cheese crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 burritos 1x
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cooked white rice
1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup tortilla strips
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
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Cook ground beef in olive oil until browned.
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Add spices and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
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Lay tortillas flat and add rice, beef, nacho cheese, sour cream, and tortilla strips.
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Fold tortillas tightly into burritos.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese onto a hot skillet.
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Place burrito seam-side down onto melted cheese.
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Cook until cheese forms a crispy crust, then flip and heat the other side.
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Serve warm.
Notes
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat. Use ground turkey for a lighter variation.