Cheesy Grilled Cheese Burrito (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Filling

01 - 400 g freshly ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 sachet (30 g) taco seasoning
03 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
05 - 250 g cooked Mexican rice
06 - 200 g black beans or refried beans (optional)

→ Cheese & Tortillas

07 - 100 g shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 100 g shredded Monterey Jack cheese
09 - 4 large flour tortillas (about 25 cm each)

→ Assembly & Finish

10 - 100 ml sour cream
11 - 30 g unsalted butter, softened

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until almost fully cooked. Sprinkle in taco seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add a splash (around 60 ml) of water, then simmer until beef is well-browned and fragrant, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
02 - Heat the cooked Mexican rice until just hot. If using, warm black or refried beans until thick but spreadable to avoid soggy burritos.
03 - Lay each tortilla flat. Spread 1/4 of the sour cream in a line down the center. Add an even layer of warm rice, then spoon on seasoned beef. Sprinkle generously with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Add beans if using.
04 - Fold in both long sides of the tortilla, then roll tightly from the bottom up. Place seam-side down and press lightly to maintain shape.
05 - Lightly spread softened butter on one side of each rolled burrito.
06 - Preheat a large dry skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle a handful of shredded cheese into a rectangle on the pan. Place the burrito, buttered side down and seam-side down, directly over the cheese. Cook until the cheese is crisp and golden, about 2–3 minutes.
07 - Add more cheese to the pan if desired. Carefully flip the burrito and grill the opposite side until both surfaces are deeply golden and crunchy.
08 - Remove from the pan. Let burrito rest for 1 minute before slicing in half for clean edges and optimal melty filling.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Allow burritos to rest briefly after grilling so the cheese sets and the fillings slice cleanly.
02 - Assemble all fillings before you start, since a quick assembly helps prevent soggy tortillas.
03 - For vegetarian substitutions, use plant-based mince and vegan cheese blend.
04 - Store cooled burritos in an airtight container and reheat in a skillet for best texture.

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