Description
Learn how to make your own Copycat Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burritos at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Filled with Spanish rice, seasoned beef, chipotle mayo, and gooey cheddar, these burritos are a delicious take on a fast-food favorite.
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
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Assembly
- 6 (10″) flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup queso, divided
- 1 cup red tortilla chips, broken into large pieces
- 8 oz. cheddar, shredded
- Sour cream and hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Spanish Rice – In a small saucepan, melt butter, toast rice, add seasonings, broth, and sauce. Cook covered for 17 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Seasoned Beef – Brown beef in a skillet, add seasonings, broth, and sauce. Simmer until liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Chipotle Mayo – Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotle sauce, and salt in a bowl.
- Assembly – Fill tortillas with rice, beef, mayo, queso, and chips. Roll into burritos. Brown cheese in a skillet, then cook burritos until golden. Serve with sour cream and hot sauce.
Notes
- Feel free to customize your burritos with additional toppings like avocado, salsa, or jalapeños.
- You can make the components ahead of time for easy assembly later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
