Description
Delectable cheesy beef fiesta wraps blend Mexican-inspired flavors with hearty ground beef and melted cheese. Crisp tortillas wrap around zesty seasoned meat, creating a quick and satisfying meal for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) diced onions
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream (optional)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) salsa (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm a skillet with olive oil over medium heat, then gently sauté diced onions and bell peppers until they become translucent and tender.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, using a spatula to crumble and break the meat into small pieces, cooking until the beef achieves a rich, golden-brown color.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat and add a small amount of water, allowing the mixture to simmer and develop robust flavors for 3-4 minutes.
- Lay tortillas flat on a clean work surface, creating a canvas for assembling the wraps.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture evenly across each tortilla, ensuring a balanced distribution of the savory filling.
- Generously scatter shredded cheese, fresh diced tomatoes, and optionally add dollops of sour cream or salsa across the beef.
- Carefully fold and roll each tortilla, creating tight, compact wraps that seal in all the delicious ingredients.
- For an extra crispy exterior, place the wraps in a hot skillet and grill for 1-2 minutes on each side until they develop a golden, crunchy texture.
- Transfer the fiesta wraps to serving plates and enjoy immediately while warm and fresh.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier version of this dish, reducing overall fat content without compromising flavor.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning or using homemade blend for more control over heat intensity.
- Swap ground beef with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or black beans for vegetarian-friendly wraps.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to make assembly quick and streamline weeknight cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg