Description
Sloppy joe grilled burritos merge classic Midwestern comfort with Mexican-inspired street food magic. Crispy tortilla shells cradle messy, spiced beef, melting cheese, and zesty sauce, promising a flavor explosion you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 cup sloppy joe sauce
Vegetables:
- 0.5 cup diced onions
- 0.5 cup diced bell peppers
Dairy and Bread:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it into crumbly pieces while cooking for about 6-8 minutes.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers to the beef, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and slightly softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper into the meat mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Pour sloppy joe sauce into the skillet, mixing completely with the beef and vegetables, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
- Warm the flour tortillas briefly to increase flexibility, then lay them flat on a clean work surface.
- Divide the seasoned beef mixture equally among the tortillas, spreading it slightly off-center to allow for easy rolling.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture in each tortilla.
- Carefully roll the tortillas into tight burritos, folding in the sides to prevent filling from escaping.
- Melt butter in a griddle or large skillet over medium heat, then place the burritos seam-side down.
- Grill the burritos for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating until they develop a golden-brown, crispy exterior and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat, let cool for a minute, then slice diagonally and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream on the side for added creaminess.
Notes
- Customize the meat by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative that still packs tons of flavor.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili powder and adding hot sauce for those who love extra heat, making the recipe adaptable to different taste preferences.
- Prep vegetables in advance to reduce cooking time and create a quicker weeknight meal that’s perfect for busy families or last-minute dinner solutions.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like pepper jack or Mexican blend to add exciting flavor dimensions and keep the recipe feeling fresh and interesting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg