Description
The ultimate copycat recipe for fans of the iconic fast-food favorite. Featuring seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese, and a signature crunch from crushed tortilla chips, this burrito is defined by its ‘grilled cheese’ exterior a layer of toasted cheese fused to the outside for a savory, crispy finish.
Ingredients
Seasoned Beef
- 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1 diced onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp each: smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper
Assembly & Crust
- 4 large flour tortillas, 1 cup cooked fried rice
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 3 tbsp spicy mayo, 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack
Instructions
Beef: Sauté onion in oil. Add beef and seasonings; cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 5 mins to thicken.
Assemble: On a warm tortilla, layer spicy mayo, rice, nacho cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, and beef. Roll tightly.
Cheese Crust: Sprinkle a handful of shredded cheese onto a hot non-stick skillet. Once bubbling, place the burrito seam-side down on the cheese.
Sear: Grill for 2–3 mins per side until the exterior cheese is golden and crispy. Serve immediately.
Notes
The ‘Cheese Fuse’ Technique: Ensure the skillet is hot and the cheese is bubbling before adding the burrito. This allows the cheese to bond to the tortilla rather than stick to the pan.
Chip Placement: Sandwich chips between the rice and beef. This placement protects the chips from wetter sauces like sour cream, keeping them crunchy for longer.
Moisture Control: Simmering the beef with tomato sauce for 5 minutes is crucial; it thickens the liquid to prevent a soggy tortilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop / Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex / Fast Food Copycat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 1240
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0.8
- Carbohydrates: 54
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 115
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