Description
Classic Mexican-American fusion grilled cheese burrito blends crispy tortilla layers with melted cheese and savory fillings. Southwestern comfort satisfies hunger while celebrating cross-cultural culinary creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup nacho cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for the outside)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 packet (or 2 tbsps) taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional, for extra filling)
- ½ cup tortilla strips (or crushed tortilla chips)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp butter (for grilling)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chipotle powder (or adobo sauce from canned chipotles)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Heat skillet over medium flame, drizzle olive oil, and brown ground beef thoroughly, crumbling while stirring to ensure even cooking.
- Seasoning Integration: Drain excess grease, sprinkle taco seasoning over beef, add water, and allow mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally until liquid reduces to create a thick, glossy sauce.
- Flavor Development: Cook beef for 5 minutes, allowing taco seasoning to fully infuse the meat, creating a rich, concentrated flavor profile.
- Tortilla Assembly: Lay out large flour tortilla, spread sour cream across the center, creating a creamy base for the filling.
- Beef Placement: Carefully distribute the seasoned beef down the middle of the tortilla, ensuring even coverage.
- Cheese Layering: Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the warm beef, allowing residual heat to begin melting the cheese.
- Additional Filling: Strategically add rice, beans, and pico de gallo across the beef, creating a multi-dimensional flavor landscape.
- Burrito Wrapping: Fold bottom of tortilla up, then tightly roll from one side, sealing in all ingredients securely.
- Final Grilling: Place burrito seam-side down in a preheated skillet, grilling until exterior becomes golden and crispy, creating a delightful crunch.
- Serving Preparation: Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve immediately with optional side of salsa or guacamole for enhanced enjoyment.
Notes
- Select Lean Beef: Choose ground beef with lower fat content (90/10 or 93/7) to minimize excessive grease and create a cleaner, more concentrated flavor profile.
- Drain Thoroughly: Use a colander or paper towels to remove maximum grease, preventing soggy and heavy meat texture in your burrito.
- Season Strategically: Add taco seasoning after browning beef to enhance spice absorption and develop deeper, more complex flavor layers without burning spices.
- Control Moisture Carefully: Simmer beef mixture until liquid reduces completely, creating a thick, clingy sauce that won’t make your burrito soggy or difficult to wrap.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg