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Easy Grilled Cheese Burrito Copycat – Cheesy, Toasted, and Crave-Worthy

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This easy grilled cheese burrito copycat is loaded with seasoned beef, nacho cheese, chipotle crema, and rice — all wrapped in a toasted cheese-crusted tortilla.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)

  • 1 packet taco seasoning

  • 1 cup cooked white rice

  • ½ cup nacho cheese sauce

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 1–2 tsp adobo sauce + 1 chipotle pepper (minced)

  • Juice of ½ lime

  • 2 cups shredded cheese blend (cheddar, Monterey Jack)

  • 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)

  • Pickled jalapeños (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown beef in a skillet; drain, then stir in taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Simmer 5 minutes.

  2. Mix cooked rice with lime juice and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a bowl, mix sour cream, adobo sauce, chipotle pepper, lime juice, and garlic powder.

  4. Warm tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds.

  5. Assemble: rice, beef, nacho cheese, chipotle sauce, shredded cheese, jalapeños. Roll tightly.

  6. Heat ¼ cup shredded cheese in skillet. Place burrito seam-side down on melted cheese. Cook 2–3 minutes until cheese is golden. Flip if desired.

  7. Serve hot with extra sauce or sides.

Notes

To make ahead, assemble and refrigerate ungrilled. Grill fresh for best texture. Swap beef for beans or chicken. Freeze wrapped for up to 2 months.

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