Description
Sloppy joe grilled burritos bring messy comfort food to a crispy handheld delight. Melted cheese, seasoned beef, and zesty sauce create a mouthwatering fusion that promises pure satisfaction for hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons green bell peppers
Seasonings and Sauces:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, additional for sprinkling
Instructions
- Sauté ground beef in a skillet until browned, incorporating diced green and red peppers, onions, salt, and pepper. Eliminate excess grease.
- Whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and brown sugar in a separate bowl.
- Pour sauce mixture into the beef skillet, thoroughly blending ingredients.
- Create cheese sauce by gently melting shredded cheese, milk, and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Warm 3 tablespoons of oil in a clean skillet over medium temperature.
- Position large tortillas and center each with a generous portion of sloppy joe mixture, topping with melted cheese sauce.
- Carefully roll tortillas into compact burritos, ensuring secure edges.
- Fry burritos for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, achieving a beautiful exterior.
- Transfer burritos to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Garnish with additional shredded Cheddar cheese for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Trim excess fat from ground beef before browning to reduce greasiness and create a cleaner, healthier dish.
- Experiment with bell pepper colors like yellow or orange for added visual appeal and subtle flavor variations.
- Consider using lean ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a lighter, more diet-friendly version of the recipe.
- Enhance cheese sauce by mixing different cheese types like sharp cheddar and pepper jack for a more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 478
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg