Grilled Cheese Burrito (Printable Version)
Golden crispy tortilla filled with seasoned beef, melty cheddar and Monterey Jack, black beans, rice, and fresh toppings for a satisfying handheld meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# How to Make:
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 to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
03 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and easy to fold without cracking.
04 - Lay each tortilla flat. In the center, layer 1/4 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 of the tortilla and roll up tightly from the bottom to form a secure burrito, ensuring all fillings are enclosed.
06 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on the outside of each burrito to promote even golden browning.
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, until the tortillas are golden and crispy with melted cheese inside.
08 - Slice each burrito in half diagonally and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crispy buttery exterior gives way to that perfect moment when molten cheese pulls apart in strings
- Its the weeknight dinner that feels like comfort food but somehow tastes like a restaurant splurge
02 -
- Let the beef filling cool slightly before assembling, otherwise it'll make your tortilla soggy and fall apart
- A panini press makes these ridiculously crispy and evenly melted, cutting your cook time in half
03 -
- Grilling on medium-low heat gives you that golden crust without burning the tortilla before the cheese melts
- Weighing down the burrito with a second pan while cooking creates that restaurant-style pressed look