Taco Bell Copycat Grilled Cheese Burrito Easy Recipe
Taco Bell copycat grilled cheese burrito is a cheesy, crispy burrito filled with seasoned beef, rice, creamy sauces, and a golden grilled cheese crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chipotle sauce
- Optional: jalapeños, black beans, pico de gallo, cilantro
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned and drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water, then simmer until thickened.
- Prepare rice according to instructions if not already cooked.
- Lay tortillas flat and add rice, beef, nacho cheese, sour cream, and chipotle sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese inside and wrap tightly into burritos.
- Place shredded cheese on a skillet and set burrito seam-side down on top.
- Cook on medium heat until cheese forms a crispy crust.
- Flip lightly if desired, then remove and serve warm.
Notes
- Use medium heat to prevent burning the cheese.
- Do not overfill the burrito.
- Use fresh tortillas for easy wrapping.
- Customize spice level with sauces and peppers.
- Best served immediately for crispy texture.
- Can be frozen before grilling for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg