Description
Spicy beef fiesta wraps bring Mexican street flavor straight to kitchen counters with zesty seasoned ground beef tucked inside warm tortillas. Quick and easy weeknight dinners never tasted so good, promising you a delicious journey through bold southwestern cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 large flour tortillas
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning)
- 1/2 cup beef broth (or chicken/vegetable broth)
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- Salsa
- Guacamole or avocado slices
- Jalapenos (for extra heat)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté finely chopped onions and minced garlic in olive oil until aromatic, approximately 2 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles, and cook until completely browned and no pink remains, about 6-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef and pour beef broth into the skillet, stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer, letting the liquid gradually evaporate and concentrate the flavors, roughly 4-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, gently warm flour tortillas in a separate dry skillet or microwave for 20-30 seconds, ensuring they become soft and flexible.
- Lay each warmed tortilla on a clean work surface and center a generous portion of the seasoned beef mixture.
- Layer shredded cheese, dollops of sour cream, freshly diced tomatoes, and crisp shredded lettuce atop the beef.
- Carefully fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll tightly to create a secure wrap, trapping all the delicious fillings inside.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately while the beef is warm and cheese remains slightly melted.
Notes
- Customize the meat by swapping ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, health-conscious alternative.
- Enhance flavor depth by adding a splash of lime juice or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro to brighten the beef mixture.
- Keep tortillas super soft by covering them with a damp paper towel when warming in the microwave to prevent drying out.
- Prep ingredients in advance and store separately to create quick weeknight meals or make-ahead lunch options that stay fresh and crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg