Best Grilled Cheese Burrito (Tex-Mex Style)
Intro (Hook your readers):
Imagine biting into a crispy, golden tortilla filled with juicy seasoned beef, fried rice, spicy mayo, and melted cheese oozing from every corner.
This isn’t just any burrito—this is the Grilled Cheese Burrito, inspired by Tex-Mex flavors and perfected at home.
Better than fast food, cheaper than takeout, and 100% crave-worthy.
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Fried Rice:
- 1 cup cooked white rice (cold is best)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions (optional)
For the Spicy Mayo:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp sriracha or any hot sauce
- 1 tsp lime juice
For Assembly:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- Butter (for grilling)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Cook the Beef:
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat, then add cumin, paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir and cook for another 3–5 minutes until fully seasoned and fragrant.
2. Make the Fried Rice:
- Heat oil in a pan, scramble the egg quickly and push to one side.
- Add the rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix with the egg and fry for 3–5 minutes.
- Stir in green onions if using, then set aside.
3. Mix the Spicy Mayo:
- Combine mayo, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl. Stir until smooth.
4. Assemble the Burritos:
- Lay a tortilla flat. Add a layer of seasoned beef, a scoop of fried rice, a drizzle of spicy mayo, and a generous handful of cheese.
- Fold the sides in and roll into a burrito.
5. Grill with Cheese:
- In a nonstick skillet, melt a bit of butter.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese directly onto the skillet in a circle the size of the burrito.
- Place the burrito seam-side down on the cheese and press slightly.
- Once the cheese is golden and crispy, flip and repeat on the other side.
Pro Tips for a Restaurant-Style Result:
- Use sharp cheddar for bold flavor.
- For extra crunch, add crushed tortilla chips inside.
- Serve with sour cream, extra spicy mayo, or guacamole on the side. Reuben Bake with Layers of Corned Beef