Description
Sloppy Joe Grilled Burritos blend classic American comfort food with Mexican-inspired street cuisine. Crispy tortillas wrapped around savory beef create a satisfying meal we can’t resist enjoying. Grab your skillet and savor this delicious cross-cultural creation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup sloppy joe sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion (diced)
- ½ green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 tbsp butter or oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling into fine pieces while ensuring even cooking.
- Vegetable Integration: Add diced onions and bell peppers to the meat, sautéing until vegetables turn translucent and develop a soft texture.
- Sauce Incorporation: Pour sloppy joe sauce over the meat mixture, stirring comprehensively to create a uniform, flavorful coating.
- Flavor Development: Simmer the mixture, allowing sauce to reduce and intensify, creating a rich and cohesive filling.
- Tortilla Transformation: Warm tortillas to enhance flexibility, then layer the seasoned beef mixture centrally, leaving space for folding.
- Cheese Enrichment: Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the meat, creating a molten layer of deliciousness.
- Burrito Crafting: Fold tortilla sides inward, then roll from bottom to top, creating a compact and secure burrito shape.
- Grilling Technique: Place burritos seam-side down on a preheated griddle, grilling each side until achieving a golden, crispy exterior.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer grilled burritos to a plate, slice diagonally, and serve immediately for maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Control Meat Moisture: Drain excess fat completely to prevent soggy burritos and ensure a lean, flavorful filling.
- Optimize Tortilla Flexibility: Briefly warm tortillas to enhance pliability, reducing the chance of tearing during rolling and preventing structural failure.
- Master Sealing Technique: Position burritos seam-side down when grilling to create a secure seal and achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Customize Flavor Profiles: Experiment with different cheese varieties or add diced jalapeños for personalized heat and complexity in the filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg