Grilled Cheese Burrito (Printable)

Golden crispy tortilla wrapped around seasoned beef, melty cheddar and Monterey Jack, black beans, rice, and fresh toppings for a satisfying handheld meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Beef Filling

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→ Burrito Assembly

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→ Grilling

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# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add minced 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 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable and easy to fold.
04 - Lay each warm tortilla flat. In the center, layer one-fourth of the rice, beef mixture, black beans, diced tomato, salsa, sour cream, and an equal mix of both shredded cheeses. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
05 - Fold in both sides of the tortilla toward the center, then roll up tightly from the bottom to form secure burritos.
06 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter evenly over the exterior of each burrito for golden grilling.
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 with a spatula, until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy with melted cheese inside.
08 - Slice each burrito in half diagonally and serve immediately while hot and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The contrast between the golden crunchy tortilla and the soft flavorful filling is something youll crave constantly
  • Its the perfect weeknight dinner that feels like comfort food but comes together in under 30 minutes
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  • Dont overstuff your burritos or theyll burst during grilling, and the filling will spill out onto your pan
  • Let the beef mixture cool slightly before wrapping so it doesnt make the tortilla soggy or burn your fingers
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  • Keep finished burritos warm in a 200°F oven while you grill the rest so everyone eats together
  • If your tortillas keep cracking, try microwaving them with a damp paper towel for longer

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