Mega-Melty Cowboy Butter Hot Honey Steak Smash Burrito with Spicy Jalapeño Slaw
Golden-Crispy Cowboy Butter Steak Smash Burrito Dripping with Sweet Heat Hot Honey, Loaded with Juicy Beef, Molten Cheese, and Finished with a Fresh, Spicy Jalapeño Slaw
Time + Nutrition: Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 770 kcal | Servings: 4
Ingredients:
For the Steak Smash Filling
- 1 lb ground steak (or 80/20 ground beef)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Cowboy Butter (Hot Honey Style)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp hot honey
For the Burritos
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
For the Spicy Jalapeño Slaw
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or mixed)
- 1 fresh jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
For Any Sauce or Drizzle
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp hot honey
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Pinch of salt
- Optional Add-Ons
- Sliced avocado
- Pickled onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Crushed tortilla chips
Directions:
Prepare the Steak Smash Filling
In a bowl, combine ground steak, garlic, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly seasoned, then fold in cheddar and mozzarella to create rich, melty pockets.
Make the Hot Honey Cowboy Butter
In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt, and hot honey until glossy and infused with sweet heat.
Prepare the Jalapeño Slaw
In a bowl, toss shredded cabbage with jalapeño slices, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix until lightly coated and crisp. Chill until ready to use.
Assemble the Burritos
Lay tortillas flat and layer with rice, seasoned steak mixture, Monterey Jack, and pepper jack. Fold tightly into burritos, sealing the edges.
Cook to Crispy Perfection
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Place burritos seam-side down and cook until the steak forms a rich, crispy crust inside and the tortilla becomes golden.
Flip carefully, brush generously with cowboy butter, and continue cooking until all sides are deeply golden, slightly crunchy, and glossy with buttery flavor.
Finish and Build
Open one side slightly and stuff with a generous handful of spicy jalapeño slaw for freshness and crunch.
Make the Creamy Drizzle
In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, hot honey, garlic powder, lime juice, and salt until smooth and creamy.
Serve
Slice burritos in half to reveal juicy steak and gooey melted cheese. Top or drizzle with creamy hot honey sauce and serve with that crisp, spicy jalapeño slaw tucked inside. Every bite delivers crunch, heat, sweetness, and bold cowboy butter richness.