Tortilla wraps filled with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese and perhaps sautéed peppers or onions, then crisped in a skillet or baked until golden. They become handheld pockets of savoury satisfaction.
Why you’ll love it
- Combines beef, cheese and flavourful fillings in a portable format.
- Crisp exterior adds texture and appeal.
- Versatile: customise fillings, cheeses and sauces.
- Great for lunches, casual dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
- Tortillas (large, flour)
- Ground beef (~½ kg)
- Onion and garlic, diced
- Seasoning: taco seasoning, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack)
- Optional: sautéed bell peppers, jalapeños
- Oil or butter for crisping
Directions
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion and garlic until cooked and fragrant. Season well. Drain excess fat.
- Warm tortillas slightly to make them pliable. Place some beef mixture and a generous handful of cheese in the centre, fold or roll into wraps.
- Heat a little oil or butter in a clean skillet over medium‑high heat. Add wraps seam‑side down and cook ~2–3 minutes per side until crisp and golden and cheese is melted. Alternatively bake in oven 200 °C (400 °F) for ~10 minutes.
- Let rest 1 minute, then slice diagonally and serve with salsa, sour cream or guacamole.
Serving & timing
- Serves: 4 (1–2 wraps per person)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: ~10 minutes
- Total time: ~20 minutes
Variations & tips
- Use ground turkey or plant‑based mince for a lighter option.
- Add corn, black beans or chopped spinach for extra veggies.
- Brush wraps with melted butter and garlic for extra flavour.
- Serve with hot sauce or pickled onions for contrast.
Storage
- Store in refrigerator up to 2–3 days. Reheat in oven or skillet to maintain crispness.
Conclusion
Crispy Beef and Cheese Stuffed Wraps are savoury, handheld and crowd‑pleasing. With the satisfying contrast of crisp tortilla and melty cheese, they make for a fun, flavour‑packed meal anytime.
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Savory and crispy wraps filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese. These handheld bites are perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 wraps 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for pan-frying)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Stir in cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
- Lay out a tortilla, spoon beef and cheese filling in the center, and roll it tightly like a burrito. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place wraps seam-side down and cook until golden and crispy on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Remove from skillet and let rest for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.
- You can prepare the wraps ahead of time and pan-fry just before serving.
- Try using pepper jack cheese for a spicier kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg