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taco bell chili cheese burrito recipe

Chili Cheese Burrito Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 can (15 oz) nacho cheese sauce
  • 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook the 1 lb ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes, breaking it into crumbles, until no pink remains. Drain most of the fat.
  2. Reduce to medium heat. Add the 1 packet taco seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/4 tsp cumin. Pour in the 8 oz tomato sauce and 1/4 cup water, then add the drained 15 oz kidney beans. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Warm the 15 oz nacho cheese sauce in a small saucepan over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pourable.
  4. Warm each of the 4 flour tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 to 30 seconds per side. Fill each with 1/3 cup chili and 3 to 4 tablespoons nacho cheese sauce. Fold in the sides and roll up snugly.
  5. Cook each burrito seam-side down in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly golden. Place on a plate, slice one in half on a diagonal, and drizzle extra nacho cheese sauce over the top.

Notes

If you prefer to make your own taco seasoning, use 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp oregano, and a pinch of cayenne in place of the packet. The chili can be made up to 4 days ahead and refrigerated, which makes assembling burritos on a weeknight very fast. Nacho cheese sauce thickens as it cools, so keep it on the lowest heat possible while you wrap.