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Grilled Cheese Burrito Quick Ground Beef Recipes

I’ll be honest, the first time I tried making this grilled cheese burrito at home, I half expected it to be a disaster. The pan was hot, the cheese was ready, and the ground beef filling was already calling my name. But here’s the thing—this recipe isn’t just easy, it’s one of those quick ground beef recipes that makes you wonder why you ever stood in a Taco Bell line in the first place. Think of it like the lovechild of a taco bell ground beef recipe and one of those ground beef taco recipes that gets passed around at family dinners. It’s gooey, it’s hearty, and yes, it’s wildly satisfying. Some people chase copycat taco bell mexican pizza recipe copycat hacks, others swear by a classic taco ground beef recipe, but me? I keep coming back to this burrito. It’s the way the cheese crisps up on the tortilla, hugging all that seasoned beef like it’s been waiting for this moment its whole life. When I make it, I’m reminded of how simple ground beef recipes can still feel special. Beef burrito recipes sometimes get fancy, but here we’re talking comfort, warmth, and a little bit of messy fun at the table. Isn’t that what we’re all after anyway?
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: beef burrito recipes, ground beef taco recipes, quick ground beef recipes, Simple Ground Beef Recipes, taco bell ground beef recipe, taco bell mexican pizza recipe copycat, taco ground beef recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup tortilla strips (optional for crunch)
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • Butter for grilling

Instructions

  1. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning and water, stir, and let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Warm tortillas slightly so they’re easy to fold.
  4. Spread nacho cheese down the center of each tortilla, then add rice, seasoned beef, sour cream, tortilla strips, and shredded cheese.
  5. Roll each tortilla into a burrito shape, tucking in the sides as you go.
  6. Melt butter in a skillet. Place each burrito seam side down, sprinkle more cheese on top, and let it crisp until golden.
  7. Flip carefully and crisp the other side with more cheese if desired.
  8. Serve hot, with extra sour cream or salsa on the side.