Description
Mexican-inspired cheesy beef fiesta wraps deliver zesty flavors packed with ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh vegetables. Hearty ingredients combine for a quick, satisfying meal that delights palates and brings family dinner excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and diced onions in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, thoroughly draining any accumulated grease.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning into the meat mixture, stirring in recommended water amount to create a cohesive, flavorful filling.
- Gently heat tortillas in a separate pan or microwave for 15-20 seconds until flexible and soft.
- Layer each tortilla with seasoned beef mixture, distributing cheese, salsa, crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced olives evenly across the surface.
- Carefully fold tortilla edges inward, creating a tight seal around the filling, then smoothly roll into a compact wrap.
- Lightly coat a clean skillet with vegetable oil, placing wraps seam-side down and cooking at medium heat until exterior turns golden and crisp, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Plate the fiesta wraps alongside dollops of cool sour cream and additional salsa for dipping, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Trim excess fat from ground beef for a leaner, healthier wrap that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
- Warm tortillas briefly to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking during rolling and cooking.
- Choose whole wheat tortillas for added nutrition and a nutty, hearty taste that complements the beef.
- Customize fillings by adding black beans, corn, or swapping ground beef with shredded chicken for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg