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Copycat Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burritos! (gluten-free)

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These Copycat Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burritos are a must make! Filled with seasoned rice, juicy beef, tortilla chips, cheese and more – these burritos are packed with flavor and are a delicious twist on burrito night.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 mins

Yield: 4 to 5 burritos 1x

Ingredients

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Seasoned rice:

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Beef:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Burritos:

  • 4 to 5 large flour tortillas – I used these gluten-free ones
  • 1 cup cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican-blend)
  • 1/2 cup tortilla chips, crushed up
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
  • Chipotle sauce – I actually used this dipping sauce
  • For serving: salsa verde, guacamole

Instructions

Make the seasoned rice:

  1. Toast the rice by warming olive oil in medium saucepan over medium heat
  2. Add in the rice and toast for about 2 to 3 minutes
  3. Add in the broth, tomato sauce, spices and mix together
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil then cover and reduce to a simmer
  5. Cook for about 18 to 20 minutes or per instructions on package. Liquid should be absorbed and rice should be tender

Cook the beef:

  1. Heat olive oil and garlic cloves in large skillet over medium heat
  2. Add the ground beef and break up with a meat masher and mix in the spices and cook all together until browned

Assemble the burritos:

  1. Warm the tortillas in between a clean dish towel or paper towels for 15-30 minutes or until warm and pliable (I do this one by one as I wrap!)
  2. Spread a layer of chipotle sauce in the center of each tortilla followed by rice, handful of cheese, spoonful of yogurt of sour cream, tortilla chips and ground beef
  3. Fold the sizes of the tortilla over the filing then roll it up tightly from the bottom (if tortilla is warm, this will be easy – if not warmed it’ll come apart)
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and sprinkle some cheese onto the skillet
  5. Place burrito over the cheese and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes then flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes
  6. Remove from heat, slice in half and serve with desired salsas and dips!

Notes

*Store in fridge for 3 days. Or you can wrap in foil and add to large ziplock bag to freeze

  • Author: Rachel