Description
Mexican-inspired Cheesy Beef Fiesta Wraps bring zesty flavors and hearty satisfaction to dinner tables. Packed with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and crisp vegetables, these wraps promise a quick and delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Vegetables and Beans:
- ½ cup onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (10 ounces) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel) (drained)
- ½ cup black beans (drained & rinsed, optional)
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned & drained)
Wrap and Seasoning Components:
- 1 packet (or 2 tablespoons) taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 4 large flour tortillas (burrito-size)
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream (for spreading, optional)
- ¼ cup salsa or taco sauce (for extra flavor, optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil (for crisping the wrap, optional)
Garnishes:
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sliced jalapenos
- Diced avocado
- Extra sour cream & salsa
Instructions
- In a spacious skillet, brown ground beef with diced onions over medium heat until meat loses its pink hue. Carefully drain accumulated fat.
- Incorporate minced garlic, zesty taco seasoning, fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilies, tender black beans, sweet corn kernels, and a splash of water into the meat mixture.
- Allow the mixture to gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces and the filling develops a rich, cohesive consistency, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Arrange soft flour tortillas on a clean work surface, creating a canvas for your fiesta wraps.
- Optional: Spread a delicate layer of tangy sour cream or vibrant salsa across each tortilla to enhance flavor profiles.
- Evenly distribute the seasoned beef mixture along the center of each tortilla, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the beef, adding complementary toppings like chopped cilantro or sliced jalapeños if desired.
- Carefully fold the tortilla’s sides inward, then roll tightly to create a secure, compact wrap.
- For an optional crispy exterior, warm a skillet with a touch of butter or oil over medium heat.
- Position each wrap seam-side down, allowing it to toast until achieving a golden, crunchy exterior, approximately 1-2 minutes per side.
- Slice the wraps diagonally and serve immediately, accompanied by additional salsa, sour cream, or creamy guacamole for dipping.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a healthier wrap option.
- Use low-sodium taco seasoning to control salt content and make the dish more diet-friendly.
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles or black beans for a vegetarian version that maintains robust flavor.
- Warm tortillas briefly before assembling to prevent cracking and improve overall texture and rollability.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg