Description
Sizzling Mexican-inspired cheesy beef fiesta wraps blend bold spices with melted cheese in a quick weeknight dinner. Flavor-packed tortillas wrapped around seasoned ground beef create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) taco seasoning
Vegetables:
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
Cheese and Wrap Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 flour tortillas
Optional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) salsa
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) sour cream
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, thoroughly draining any accumulated fat to prevent sogginess.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over meat, adding minimal water to create a rich, flavorful mixture that coats the beef evenly.
- In the same skillet, caramelize bell peppers and onions until they develop a slight golden edge and become translucent.
- Warm tortillas briefly to enhance flexibility and prevent cracking during assembly.
- Distribute seasoned beef across tortilla centers, ensuring even coverage near the bottom third of the wrap.
- Generously scatter shredded cheese over hot beef to allow slight melting and improved binding.
- Layer sauteed vegetables atop the cheese, creating a colorful and textured filling.
- Fold tortilla sides inward, then roll from bottom to top in a tight, compact motion to secure ingredients.
- Slice wraps diagonally for easier handling and more appealing presentation.
- Serve immediately with fresh salsa and cool sour cream as complementary accompaniments.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and keep the wrap lighter and healthier.
- Customize the heat level by choosing mild or spicy taco seasoning based on personal preference.
- Quickly drain beef using a colander to prevent greasy wraps and maintain a cleaner texture.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Mexican blend for added flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg