Description
Fiery Mexican-inspired cheesy beef fiesta wraps deliver a zesty flavor explosion straight from traditional kitchens. Packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crisp vegetables, these wraps promise a quick, satisfying meal that brings spicy comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (80-85% lean)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons of homemade taco seasoning)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend)
- Sour cream
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
Vegetables and Extras:
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato, diced
- ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional, for heat)
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Guacamole
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for extra flavor)
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and thoroughly cook ground beef until it develops a rich, golden-brown color.
- Drain any accumulated fat from the meat, ensuring a lean mixture.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef and incorporate water, allowing the mixture to simmer and thicken for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Gently warm flour tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking.
- Create a base layer of shredded cheese across each tortilla, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully place a generous portion of seasoned beef mixture onto the cheese-lined tortilla.
- Enhance the wrap with vibrant toppings: fresh salsa, creamy sour cream, crisp shredded lettuce, and diced ripe tomatoes.
- Optional: Elevate flavor profile by adding sliced black olives or diced onions for extra texture and zest.
- Craft the wrap by folding the tortilla’s sides inward, then rolling tightly to secure all ingredients.
- Present immediately while warm, accompanied by additional salsa or creamy guacamole for dipping.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier wrap option.
- Use homemade taco seasoning for better control of sodium and preservative levels.
- For gluten-free diets, swap flour tortillas with corn tortillas or large lettuce leaves.
- Customize protein options by substituting beef with ground turkey, shredded chicken, or plant-based crumbles for vegetarian friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 427 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg