My prime rib quesaritos are a delicious twist on a well-loved fast-food dish you can easily make at home using leftover prime rib. This hearty grilled stuffed burrito will satisfy any craving with layers of Nacho cheese sauce, chipotle sauce, Mexican rice, and tender prime rib wrapped in toasted flour tortillas.
Help Us Out!If you love a recipe, be sure to come back and share your ratings. This helps future users, and allows me to continue sharing free recipes! Angela
Instructions
Make The Mexican Rice
Bring a large skillet and 2 tablespoon vegetable oil to medium-high, add ½ large yellow onion, and saute the onion for 2 minutes.
Add 3 cups long grain white rice and stir to combine with the onion; keep stirring for about 2-3 minutes while frying the rice.
Add seasoning: 2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder and 1½ teaspoon taco seasoning mix; stir it into the fried rice and onion, then add 1 cup chicken broth, 14.5 oz fire roasted tomatoes, and ½ large jalapeno pepper. Stir a bit to combine, then bring to a low boil.
Reduce heat after a low boil is reached, cover, and allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Mix the Chipotle Sauce
Add all of the ingredients into a small mixing bowl: ½ cup sour cream, 2 teaspoon chipotle adobo sauce , 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and ¼ teaspoon onion powder.
Whisk until everything is well combined, then set it aside.
Prepare the Nacho Cheese Sauce
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoon butter. Whisk in 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour until a paste forms, then gradually stir in 1 cup milk.
Stir until the sauce begins to thicken, then add 4-5 ounces American cheese, 1 pinch salt, 1 teaspoon pickled jalapeno juice, and 2-6 pickled jalapenos.
Cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese is fully melted and combined. Set aside.
Make the Quesaritos
Wrap 8 burrito flour tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave them for about 30 seconds.
Lay out 4 of the tortillas and spread a layer of Nacho cheese sauce onto each one, leaving a border of about 1 inch around the outside.
Add a sprinkle of 2 cups Mexican cheese blend over the Nacho cheese, and then place a second tortilla on top.
On top of the tortilla, add a scoop of rice to the center, followed by ¼ of the 1 lb leftover prime rib roast and the chipotle sauce.
Roll each one into a burrito by folding in the sides and rolling the tortillas while preheating a skillet to medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Place each quesarito into the hot skillet with the seam facing down. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the tortillas are golden in color.
Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
Notes
Notes:
Burrito-sized tortillas are perfect for holding all of the filling. Of course, you can always make them larger if you like!
This recipe is perfect for using any leftover Mexian rice you may have.
If you don't have any cooked prime rib, you could always make your quesaritos using ground beef taco meat, steak, or roast beef.
Storage:
While these taste best when eaten immediately after they are prepared, you can wrap any leftovers in foil and store them in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheat your quesaritos on the stovetop over medium heat.
Prepare your quesaritos ahead of time by fully assembling and rolling them. Then, wrap them tightly in both plastic wrap and aluminum foil. They can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
best leftover prime rib recipes, best quesaritos, how to make quesaritos with leftovers from prime rib, steak, or roast beef, how to make taco bell quesaritos at home, leftover prime rib quesaritos, Prime Rib Quesaritos, quesaritos ingredients
Course Dinner Recipes, Leftover Ideas, Main Dish, Prime Rib