Description
Comfort meets Mexican fusion in this mouthwatering Best Grilled Cheese Burrito that blends crispy tortilla edges with melted cheese and savory fillings. Hearty ingredients and bold flavors promise a satisfying meal you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef or plant-based ground meat
- ½ cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
Cheeses and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup nacho cheese sauce or shredded cheddar
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (for outside)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if using lean beef or plant-based option)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 tablespoon butter, for the skillet
Instructions
- Prepare the savory filling by warming a skillet over medium heat, browning the ground beef or plant-based alternative until fully cooked.
- Enhance the meat with taco seasoning and a splash of water, allowing the mixture to simmer and thicken for approximately 20 minutes.
- Remove the seasoned meat from heat and let it rest momentarily while preparing the tortilla base.
- Spread out a large tortilla and create strategic layers: distribute the seasoned meat evenly across the center.
- Add complementary ingredients including rice, black beans, nacho cheese or shredded cheddar, and a generous dollop of sour cream.
- Generously sprinkle Mexican blend cheese over the layered ingredients.
- Carefully fold the tortilla’s sides inward, then tightly roll from the bottom to create a compact burrito package.
- Preheat a skillet to medium-low temperature and create a crispy cheese foundation by sprinkling shredded cheese directly onto the surface.
- Allow the cheese to slightly melt and become golden, then strategically place the burrito seam-side down onto the melting cheese.
- Grill each side until the exterior becomes crispy and golden, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Once perfectly grilled, slice the burrito diagonally and serve immediately with optional accompaniments like salsa, guacamole, or hot sauce.
Notes
- Choose grass-fed ground beef for richer flavor and better nutritional profile.
- Swap traditional tortillas with low-carb alternatives like cauliflower or spinach wraps for gluten-sensitive diners.
- Keep burrito tightly sealed while grilling to prevent cheese and filling from leaking out during cooking.
- Experiment with vegetarian protein sources like jackfruit, lentils, or plant-based crumbles for meatless variations that maintain robust taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg