Ingredients You’ll Need
- For the Seasoned Beef
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup water
- For the Burritos
- 4 burrito-size flour tortillas
- 15 oz can nacho cheese sauce
- 2 cups Mexican or Spanish rice
- 4 tablespoons store-bought Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle Sauce
- 4 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- For Grilling
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
How to Make It
1. Cook the Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain off the excess fat.
2. Season the Beef: Reduce the heat to medium, add the taco seasoning and water to the beef, and stir well. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the liquid has thickened. Set aside.
3. Assemble the Burritos: Lay out each tortilla. Spread a layer of nacho cheese sauce in the center, then top with a quarter of the taco meat, a quarter of the rice, drizzle with 1 tablespoon chipotle sauce and 1 tablespoon sour cream, and add a handful of tortilla strips.
4. Fold the Burritos: Fold each burrito by bringing up the bottom edge, folding in the sides, and rolling tightly. Make sure the seam is on the bottom to keep it secure.
5. Grill with Cheese – First Side: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese directly onto the skillet in a burrito-shaped rectangle. Place one burrito seam-side down on the cheese. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted, browned, and stuck to the burrito – this creates that crispy cheese crust!
6. Grill the Second Side: Carefully lift the burrito with a spatula, sprinkle another 1/4 cup of cheese on the skillet, and flip the burrito over to repeat the process on the other side. Once both sides are golden and crispy, remove from the skillet.
7. Finish and Serve: Repeat the grilling process with the remaining burritos. Serve hot and enjoy this Taco Bell copycat at home!
Extra Information
- The crispy cheese crust is what makes this special – don’t skip the cheese grilling step!
- You can find Taco Bell Creamy Chipotle Sauce in most grocery stores in the condiment aisle.
- Use pre-cooked Mexican or Spanish rice to make this super quick.
- Make sure your skillet is non-stick or the cheese will stick and make a mess.
- These are huge and filling – one burrito per person is plenty!
Essential Tools
- Large skillet for beef
- Non-stick skillet for grilling
- Spatula