Copycat Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito
If you love Taco Bell, you’re going to flip for this Copycat Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito recipe. It’s cheesy, beefy, saucy, and packed with everything we crave from the drive-thru classic—without the need to leave your house.
This recipe has become one of our go-to comfort food meals. We love making it on a Friday night when we want something fun, fast, and totally satisfying. Plus, we get to customize it just how we like!
If you’re into recreating fast food favorites at home, you’ll also want to check out our recipes for Crunchwrap Supremes, Copycat Mexican Pizza, and Beijing Beef.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s fast food at home: No need to hit the drive-thru when you can whip this up in under 30 minutes.
- It’s super cheesy: That grilled cheese crust is the best part.
- Customizable for picky eaters: Add or skip ingredients to suit everyone at the table.
- Perfect for leftovers: These reheat surprisingly well!
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
This grilled cheese burrito starts with seasoned ground beef and layers on flavor with creamy nacho cheese, spicy chipotle mayo, and tangy sour cream. Mexican rice adds texture and heartiness, while crunchy tortilla strips and optional fresh toppings like tomato and cilantro add freshness. And of course, the whole thing gets wrapped in a giant tortilla and finished with a crispy, golden cheese crust.
Variations
- Vegetarian version: Swap the beef for seasoned black beans or plant-based crumbles.
- Spicier kick: Add jalapeños or hot sauce to the chipotle mayo.
- Breakfast twist: Sub in scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage for a morning version.
- Low-carb option: Use a low-carb tortilla and skip the rice.
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Brown the ground beef with taco seasoning.
- Mix together chipotle sauce and mayo.
- Assemble burritos with beef, rice, nacho cheese, chipotle sauce, sour cream, and optional toppings.
- Fold into burrito shape. Cook burrito on a skillet over a bed of shredded cheese until golden and crispy on both sides.
Expert Tips
- Use extra-large tortillas to make wrapping easier.
- Preheat your skillet so the cheese melts evenly and gets crispy.
- Drain the beef well to avoid soggy burritos.
- Don’t overload the fillings, it’s tempting, but it makes wrapping harder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes! You can prep the components ahead and assemble just before serving.
Absolutely. It saves time and still gives great flavor.
A Mexican blend works best because it melts well and gets that golden crisp.
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📖Recipe
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Copycat Taco Bell Grilled Cheese Burrito
Equipment
- large skillet
- mixing bowls
- Spatula
- cheese grater (if shredding your own cheese)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 15 ounces nacho cheese sauce
- 1 cup mexican rice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon adobe paste
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- 1 cup chopped tomato optional
- 2-3 Tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro optional
- 1 cup shredded mexican blend cheese
- 4 extra large burrito tortilla shells
Instructions
- In a large saute pan, place the beef and taco seasoning and brown. Drain any excess grease.
- To assemble the burritos, place one shell on a flat surface and place about a quarter of the cooked beef in the center.
- Add about ¼ c of the rice and spread it over the top of the beef.
- Drizzle the nacho sauce over the top of the rice.
- Whisk the adobe sauce and mayonnaise together to create the chipotle sauce and drizzle it over the nacho sauce.
- Next, place small spoonfuls of sour cream over the sauce.
- If using tomatoes, add them on top of the sour cream and sprinkle the cilantro over the top.
- Sprinkle tortilla strips over the top of everything.
- Fold the ends of the tortilla towards the middle of the burrito and close the opposite sides, rolling it into the shape of a burrito.
- Over medium heat, lay a bed of Mexican cheese in the shape of a burrito in the center of the pan and place the folded burrito, seam side down, on top of the cheese.
- Let the burrito cook for 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is golden. Lift the burrito up and spread another layer of cheese in the pan before turning the burrito over and laying it on top of the cheese. Let it cook for another 1-2 minutes before removing.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
