Description
These Ground Beef Tortilla Wraps are a flavorful and easy-to-make Mexican-American dish perfect for a quick dinner or lunch. Juicy seasoned ground beef combined with fresh vegetables and melted cheddar cheese wrapped in soft tortillas makes for a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
Toppings and Wrap
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 4 large flour tortillas
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté finely chopped onion until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, approximately 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat to keep the wraps from being greasy.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in taco seasoning, salt, black pepper, and tomato sauce. Let the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and flavors meld together.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until they are soft and pliable to prevent tearing when rolling.
- Assemble Wraps: Spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, diced tomato, sour cream, and salsa to your liking.
- Fold and Serve: Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to form wraps. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize your wraps with extras such as sliced avocado, jalapeños for heat, or black beans for extra fiber and protein.
- Try using whole wheat or low-carb tortillas to suit dietary preferences or to add nutritional value.
- The beef mixture can be prepared in advance and reheated later, making these wraps ideal for quick meals throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
