Description

A cheesy, crispy, and flavor-packed burrito filled with seasoned beef, creamy sauces, tortilla strips, and wrapped in a golden grilled cheese crust.

Ingredients

For the Seasoned Beef:

1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend works best)

1 small onion, finely diced

2 tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)

¼ cup water

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Sauces & Fillings:

½ cup nacho cheese sauce

½ cup creamy chipotle sauce

½ cup sour cream

1 cup crushed tortilla chips or Fiesta strips

1½ cups three-cheese Mexican blend (for inside)

For Assembly & Grilling:

4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size, about 10-12 inches)

2 cups shredded cheese blend (for the outside crust)

2 tablespoons butter or oil for grilling

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Instructions

1. Cook the Seasoned Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Once no longer pink (6-7 minutes), drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Simmer 3-4 minutes until thickened, then set aside.

2. Assemble the Burrito Core: Lay a tortilla flat. Layer in the center: 2-3 tbsp nacho cheese sauce, ¼ cup seasoned beef, 2 tbsp chipotle sauce, 2 tbsp sour cream, a handful of tortilla strips, and ⅓ cup shredded Mexican cheese. Keep fillings centered.

3. The Art of the Fold: Fold in the left and right sides of the tortilla about 2 inches. Starting from the bottom, roll tightly upward, tucking as you go to seal the burrito.

4. Create the Grilled Cheese Exterior: Heat a skillet over medium-low. Melt ½ tbsp butter. Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheese into the pan in a rectangle. Place the burrito seam-side down on top. Cook 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip, adding more butter and cheese if needed, and grill the other side until equally crispy.

Notes

For the crispiest, most Instagram-worthy cheese crust, use a blend of low-moisture mozzarella and sharp cheddar. Mozzarella gives you that cheese pull, while cheddar adds bold flavor and golden color. This combo is key to nailing the exterior.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Tex-Mex