Description
Spicy cheesy beef fiesta wraps bring Mexican street flavors to home kitchens with bold, zesty ingredients. Folded tortillas packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings promise a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup black beans (drained & rinsed, optional)
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned & drained)
- ½ cup onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel) (drained)
- 1 packet (or 2 tbsps) taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup sour cream (for spreading, optional)
- ¼ cup salsa or taco sauce (for extra flavor, optional)
- 2 tbsps butter or oil (for crisping the wrap, optional)
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sliced jalapenos
- Diced avocado
- Extra sour cream & salsa
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef and onions in a spacious skillet over medium heat until meat fully transforms, then drain excess fat thoroughly.
- Flavor Infusion: Combine garlic, taco seasoning, fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, corn, and water into the meat mixture, simmering until liquid condenses and filling develops a robust, unified texture.
- Tortilla Assembly: Lay flour tortillas flat, optionally spreading sour cream or salsa as a flavor enhancer, then distribute seasoned beef mixture centrally with precision.
- Cheese and Garnish: Lavishly sprinkle cheese across the filling, incorporating optional toppings like cilantro or jalapeños for added dimension.
- Wrapping Technique: Fold tortilla sides inward, rolling tightly to create a compact, secure wrap ensuring no filling escapes.
- Crisping Method: Heat a skillet with butter, placing wraps seam-side down and toasting until achieving a golden, crisp exterior, rotating once to ensure even browning.
- Serving Presentation: Slice wraps diagonally and plate immediately, accompanied by complementary dipping sauces such as salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for an elevated culinary experience.
Notes
- Manage Meat Moisture: Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent soggy wraps and ensure a crisp, flavorful filling that holds together perfectly.
- Customize Spice Levels: Adjust taco seasoning or add fresh chilies to control heat intensity, making the dish adaptable for mild to spicy preference palates.
- Prevent Tortilla Tears: Warm tortillas slightly before filling to increase flexibility and reduce chances of splitting during rolling and cooking.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Sprinkle cheese inside wrap and on exterior surface for maximum melting and creating a delicious golden-brown crispy texture when toasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg