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Grilled Cheese Burrito

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Grilled Cheese Burrito at Home

Experience the irresistible Grilled Cheese Burrito, a blend of cheesy goodness and savory flavor, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Finely diced
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Can use regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Use less if substituting with fresh
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Can substitute with crushed tomatoes
For Wrapping
  • 4 pieces Flour Tortillas Can use corn or gluten-free wraps
For Extra Flavor
  • 4 tablespoons Spicy Mayo Can mix regular mayo with hot sauce
  • 2 cups Fried Rice Can substitute with quinoa or cauliflower rice
  • 1 cup Nacho Cheese Sauce Or use shredded cheese mixed with milk
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Tortilla Chips For crunch

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • serving platter

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Incorporate 1 pound of ground beef, seasoning with salt, smoked paprika, and oregano. Cook until the beef is browned, around 5-7 minutes, then stir in 1 cup of tomato sauce. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Lay out 4 flour tortillas and spread a tablespoon of spicy mayo down the center of each. Layer with fried rice, drizzle with nacho cheese sauce, add sour cream, sprinkle with tortilla strips, then top with the ground beef.
  4. Fold in the sides of each tortilla and tightly roll them up. Preheat your skillet over medium heat and lightly oil if desired.
  5. Place each burrito seam-side down on the skillet and grill for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Flip and grill the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove the burritos, slice in half, and serve hot with extra spicy mayo on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Grilled Cheese Burrito can be customized with different proteins and sauces. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months without toppings.

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