Description
Cheesy nacho beef wrap combines zesty Mexican-inspired flavors in a quick lunch option. Hearty ground beef and melted cheese create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade: 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, salt, and pepper)
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-sized)
- 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapenos (optional)
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil (for heating tortillas)
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly browned and crumbly, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over meat and pour water, stirring continuously until liquid reduces and beef is evenly coated with spices.
- Lightly brush tortillas with oil and warm in a separate pan, rotating to achieve a delicate golden crispness on both sides.
- Generously drizzle nacho cheese sauce through the center of each heated tortilla, creating a creamy foundation.
- Arrange seasoned beef as the primary protein layer, followed by crisp lettuce shreds, vibrant tomato cubes, briny black olives, and zesty jalapeno slices.
- Cascade shredded cheese across the filling, then dollop with cool sour cream and vibrant salsa or fresh pico de gallo.
- Carefully fold tortilla edges inward, then roll tightly to seal ingredients, ensuring a compact and secure wrap.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while ingredients remain warm and textures are at their peak.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeno quantity or using mild/hot taco seasoning for personal spice preferences.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for healthier protein alternatives that maintain similar flavor profiles.
- Pre-season tortillas with a light sprinkle of chili powder or cumin to enhance overall wrap complexity and depth of taste.
- Prepare components ahead of time and store separately to quickly assemble fresh wraps, perfect for meal prep or quick lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 583 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg