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Grilled Cheese Burritos

Copycat Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burritos That Outshine the Original

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Homemade grilled cheese burritos packed with cheesy, spicy goodness, juicy beef, creamy chipotle sauce, and a crispy golden crust. Way better than drive-thru — and you’ll know exactly what’s inside every bite!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 burritos 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups long-grain white rice

  • 1 whole chile serrano (optional, for aroma)

  • 4 tbsp tomato paste

  • 3 cups water

  • 2 tsp chicken bouillon

  • 1 tsp tomato bouillon

  • ½ tsp ground cumin

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • Salt, to taste

  • 2 lbs ground beef

  • ½ medium onion, diced

  • Homemade or store-bought taco seasoning

  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup water (for beef mixture)

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

  • 23 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • 1 tbsp pickle jalapeño juice

  • ½ tsp chipotle powder

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp onion powder

  • Large burrito-size flour tortillas

  • Shredded queso Oaxaca cheese

  • Shredded medium cheddar cheese

  • Nacho cheese sauce

  • Flaming Hot Fritos or tortilla strips

  • Sour cream (extra for filling)

Instructions

Step 1:
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice and chile serrano. Fry until golden. Stir in tomato paste.

Step 2:
Pour in water. Season with bouillons, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Simmer, cover, and cook on low for 20 minutes.

Step 3:
In another pan, cook ground beef, diced onion, and tomato paste over medium-high heat. Season with taco spices. Cook for 7 minutes.

Step 4:
Drain excess grease, leaving 2 tablespoons. Stir in flour. Add ½ cup water. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.

Step 5:
Blend sour cream, mayo, chipotle peppers, jalapeño juice, chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt into a smooth chipotle sauce.

Step 6:
Warm tortillas. Layer shredded cheese, Fritos, Spanish rice, beef, nacho cheese, chipotle sauce, and a dollop of sour cream. Roll tightly.

Step 7:
Heat a griddle. Sprinkle shredded queso Oaxaca and cheddar directly onto the pan. Place burrito seam-side down onto the melting cheese.

 

Step 8:
Once cheese crisps, roll the burrito to wrap it in the cheesy crust. Grill until golden on all sides.

Notes

  • Warming your tortillas prevents tearing when rolling.

  • Adjust spice levels by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.

  • Use fresh-shredded cheese for the best melt and flavor.

  • Serve immediately for the crispiest outside and meltiest inside.

 

  • Swap fillings based on your mood — chicken, beans, or even breakfast toppings work great!

  • Author: Emilie Faivre
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Cuisine: American-Mexican Fusion
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