Description
Enjoy the delicious flavors of Taco Bell at home with these Copycat Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burritos. Loaded with Spanish rice, seasoned beef, chipotle mayo, and melted cheese, these burritos are a perfect combination of savory, spicy, and cheesy goodness.
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 from a can of chipotle chiles in adobo
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Assembly
- 6 (10") flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade queso, divided
- 1 cup red tortilla chips, broken into large pieces
- 8 oz. cheddar, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups), divided
- Sour cream and hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Spanish Rice – In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add rice and cook until toasted. Add spices, broth, and sauce. Cook covered for 17 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Seasoned Beef – Brown beef in a skillet, add spices, broth, and sauce. Simmer until liquid is absorbed.
- Chipotle Mayo – Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, chipotle sauce, and salt in a bowl.
- Assembly – Fill tortillas with rice, beef, chipotle mayo, queso, and tortilla chips. Roll into burritos. Cook in skillet with cheese until golden brown. Serve with sour cream and hot sauce.
Notes
- You can customize these burritos with your favorite toppings like guacamole, salsa, or jalapenos.
- For a vegetarian option, swap the ground beef with plant-based meat alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
