Description
Enjoy the flavors of Taco Bell at home with this delicious Chili Cheese Burrito recipe. Savory ground beef, chili beans, and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla create a satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chili:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (15 oz) chili beans in sauce
- 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
For Assembly:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Add Seasoning: Add taco seasoning and water, stirring to combine. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Incorporate Beans and Sauce: Stir in chili beans and enchilada sauce, then bring to a gentle simmer for 5–6 minutes until heated through and thickened to a chili-like consistency.
- Prepare Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Assemble Burritos: Place about 1/2 cup of the chili mixture in the center of each tortilla, sprinkle generously with cheddar cheese, and roll up tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
- Serve: Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the chili mixture.
- These burritos can be wrapped in foil and kept warm in the oven until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1250 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
