Best Grilled Cheese Burrito
A Tex-Mex favorite packed with seasoned beef, fried rice, cheese sauce, and spicy mayo—all wrapped in a crispy, golden tortilla. Bold, cheesy, and totally crave-worthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 large burritos (4 servings)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled, Assembled
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
→ Ground Beef:
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt and black pepper (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup tomato sauce
→ Assembly:
4 large flour tortillas
3 tablespoons spicy mayo
1 cup fried rice
1 cup nacho cheese sauce
1 cup sour cream
1 cup tortilla chips (crushed or whole)
Instructions
Prepare the Ground Beef:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 5 minutes until translucent.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and oregano. Stir to blend and bloom the spices.
Add tomato sauce, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside.
Assemble the Burritos:
Lay flour tortillas flat. Spread about 1 tablespoon of spicy mayo in the center.
Layer with fried rice, nacho cheese sauce, a dollop of sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, and the seasoned beef.
Wrap & Grill:
Fold in the sides and tightly roll the burrito from the bottom.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. For extra crisp, sprinkle shredded cheese on the skillet and place burrito seam-side down on top. Grill 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Serve:
Serve warm with extra spicy mayo on the side for dipping.
Notes
Tightly wrap the burrito to avoid leakage while grilling.
Add shredded cheese directly to the pan before grilling for an extra cheesy crust.
Can be customized with beans, jalapeños, or hot sauce for extra kick.
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