Grilled Cheese Burrito (Printable)

Golden crispy tortilla wrapped around seasoned beef, melty cheddar and Monterey Jack, black beans, rice, and zesty toppings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef Filling

01 - 10 oz ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tbsp taco seasoning
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
08 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
09 - 1/4 cup water

→ Burrito Components

10 - 4 large flour tortillas (10 inch)
11 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
12 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
13 - 1/2 cup cooked rice
14 - 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
15 - 1/2 cup sour cream
16 - 1/2 cup salsa
17 - 1 small tomato, diced
18 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

→ For Grilling

19 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
03 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or in the microwave for 20 seconds until pliable.
04 - Lay each tortilla flat. In the center, layer one-fourth of the rice, beef mixture, black beans, tomato, salsa, sour cream, and a mix of both cheeses. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
05 - Fold in the sides and roll up tightly from the bottom to form secure burritos, ensuring the filling is completely enclosed.
06 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter evenly over the outside surface of each burrito.
07 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place burritos seam-side down and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until tortillas are golden brown and cheese is melted.
08 - Slice each burrito in half diagonally and serve immediately while hot and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That moment when you cut into the burrito and cheese pulls apart like a glorious web
  • The tortilla gets perfectly golden and crunchy while everything inside stays melty and warm
  • You get all the comfort of grilled cheese mixed with hearty burrito flavors in one bite
02 -
  • Do not overstuff your burritos or they will burst open when you try to flip them on the grill
  • Let the beef filling cool slightly before wrapping or it will make your tortilla soggy and sad
  • Start with medium heat and adjust lower if your tortilla is browning before the cheese melts
03 -
  • Mix your two cheeses together before sprinkling so they distribute evenly throughout each burrito
  • Place burritos seam side down first to seal them shut before you flip them
  • If your tortillas keep cracking, wrap the stack in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds

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