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Grilled Cheese Burrito

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Grilled Cheese Burrito Bliss

Enjoy a gooey, melty Grilled Cheese Burrito packed with savory beef and customizable options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound ground beef or substitute with chicken, tofu, or black beans
  • 1 packet taco seasoning homemade can be substituted
  • 1 cup cooked white rice or use brown rice or quinoa
  • 1/2 cup sour cream try Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative
  • 1 cup nacho cheese sauce or substitute with homemade cheese sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce or hot sauce for flavor variations
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or any melting cheese like Monterey Jack
For the Wrapping
  • 4 small flour tortillas or whole wheat/gluten-free alternatives
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil for grilling

Equipment

  • skillet
  • microwave
  • spoon
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat; add ground beef and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned. Drain grease, stir in taco seasoning and water, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over low heat for 30 seconds on each side or microwave for 15-20 seconds until pliable.
  3. Lay each tortilla flat and layer with cooked rice, seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, chipotle sauce, sour cream, and shredded cheeses.
  4. Grill the burrito seam-side down in a skillet with butter or oil for 3-4 minutes until golden, then flip and grill the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then slice in half and serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different proteins or add veggies to customize your burrito to your taste.

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