Chili Cheese Burritos

This hearty plate of chili cheese burritos, that I perfectly cooked to golden-brown on the outside. I tightly wrapped each burrito to lock in the savory blend of spicy ground beef, creamy melted cheese, fluffy rice, tender beans, and jalapeño slices for added heat. The burritos are a satisfying, comfort-filled meal.

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This chili cheese burrito recipe is a lifesaver for busy individuals and families. It uses basic ingredients, comes together in under 30 minutes, and is easy to batch prep. Whether you’re packing lunch or need a fast dinner, these burritos are portable, customizable, and freezer-friendly, making them the perfect go-to for anyone with a hectic schedule.

Chili Cheese Burritos

This Chili Cheese Burrito recipe combines seasoned ground beef, beans, rice, and shredded cheese and jalapeños, all wrapped in a flour tortilla and grilled to perfection.

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Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 4 - 10 in Flour Tortillas
• 1 can Chili
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 cup Onions chopped
• 1 cup Cooked Rice
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 ½ tablespoon Taco Seasoning
• 4 to 5 Garlic Cloves chopped
• 1 Jalapeno sliced optional

Instructions

 

• In a pan heat your chili and garlic just enough to warm it through. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• In a small bowl add cheddar cheese, cumin, onion powder, and taco seasoning. Mix well. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, warm each tortilla for 30 seconds per side.
• Lay each tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon a generous amount of the chili and rice mixture into the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the filling.
• Add the chopped onions and jalapenos.
• Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then roll from the bottom up to seal in the filling tightly.
• Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Place each burrito seam-side down and grill for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
• Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole on the side if desired.

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Recipe Tips

For the best texture, lightly toast the burritos in a skillet after rolling to give them a crisp golden outer shell and help seal the edges.

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