Description
Learn how to make delicious Copycat Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burritos at home! These burritos are filled with Spanish rice, seasoned beef, chipotle mayo, and plenty of cheese, then grilled until crispy and golden brown. Perfect for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Spanish Rice
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup uncooked basmati rice, rinsed
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
Seasoned Beef
- 1 Tbsp. neutral oil
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
Chipotle Mayo
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. chipotle sauce from a can of chipotle chiles in adobo
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Assembly
- 6 (10″) flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade queso, divided
- 1 cup red tortilla chips, broken into large pieces
- 8 oz. cheddar, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups), divided
- Sour cream and hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Spanish Rice – In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add rice and cook until toasted. Add seasonings, broth, and sauce. Cook covered for 17 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Seasoned Beef – Brown beef in a skillet, add seasonings, broth, and sauce. Simmer until liquid is absorbed.
- Chipotle Mayo – Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotle sauce, and salt in a bowl.
- Assembly – Fill tortillas with rice, beef, chipotle mayo, queso, and tortilla chips. Roll into burritos. Grill with cheese in a skillet until golden and crispy. Serve with sour cream and hot sauce.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings to suit your preferences, such as adding beans, veggies, or extra toppings.
- Make sure to seal the burritos tightly before grilling to prevent the fillings from spilling out.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
