Copycat Cheesy Potato Burritos
Copycat Cheesy Potato Burritos with seasoned beef, crispy tater tots, melty cheese, and chipotle sauce—grilled until golden like the drive-thru favorite.
Pin Share Print Servings: 6 burritos
Calories: 880kcal
Cost: $18 total (about $3 per burrito)
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet (for beef + grilling)
- 1 Baking Sheet (for tater tots)
- 1 Spatula (flipping/pressing)
- 1 Measuring cups/spoons (quick measuring)
- 1 Knife (slicing burritos)
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 lb ground beef - 80/20 preferred
- 1 packet taco seasoning - or 2 tablespoon homemade
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - optional for extra crisp
- ½ teaspoon salt - to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper - to taste
Assembly
- 6 large flour tortillas - burrito-size
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chipotle sauce - or hot sauce
- ¼ cup green onions - diced
Grilling
- 1 tablespoon butter - or cooking spray
Instructions
- Slice diagonally and serve hot with extra sour cream or salsa.
- Cook beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet; drain grease. Add taco seasoning + water and simmer 5 minutes.
- Warm wraps: Warm tortillas 20–30 seconds so they roll without tearing.
- Build burrito: Spread sour cream, add beef, add 5–6 tots, sprinkle both cheeses, drizzle chipotle sauce, add green onions.
- Roll tight: Fold sides in, fold bottom up, roll tightly seam-side down.
- Grill: Butter/spray outside; grill 2–3 minutes per side until crisp and golden, pressing lightly to seal.
- Serve: Slice diagonally and serve hot with extra sour cream or salsa.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burrito | Calories: 880kcal (44%) | Carbohydrates: 74g (25%) | Protein: 35g (70%) | Fat: 51g (78%) | Saturated Fat: 21g (131%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg (42%) | Sodium: 1550mg (67%) | Potassium: 720mg (21%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 650IU (13%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 520mg (52%) | Iron: 5mg (28%)