Description
Culinary magic happens when Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme brings Taco Bell’s iconic wrap into home kitchens. Crispy tortillas, seasoned ground beef, and zesty toppings create a perfect handheld meal you can’t resist devouring.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 1 packet (28 grams) taco seasoning mix
Wrapping and Base Components:
- 4 large (12-inch) flour tortillas
- 4 tostada shells
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) nacho cheese sauce, warmed
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded Mexican cheese blend
Fresh Toppings and Condiments:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded lettuce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) diced tomatoes
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- Vegetable oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Craft the seasoned ground beef by sizzling it in a skillet until perfectly browned, eliminating excess grease. Infuse with zesty taco seasoning and a splash of water, simmering until the mixture thickens and develops rich, robust flavors.
- Transform soft flour tortillas into pliable wrappers by briefly warming them. Create a flavor foundation by spreading a generous layer of nacho cheese sauce at the tortilla’s center.
- Strategically position a crisp tostada shell atop the cheese and seasoned beef, establishing a textural base for your Crunchwrap.
- Delicately spread a creamy sour cream layer across the tostada shell, creating a smooth canvas for additional toppings.
- Generously scatter fresh, crisp lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, and melty Mexican cheese blend over the sour cream, building complex flavor and texture profiles.
- Master the intricate folding technique by carefully pulling tortilla edges toward the center, creating overlapping pleats that completely encase the delectable filling.
- Sear the wrapped creation in a lightly oiled skillet, positioning the seam downward. Achieve a golden, crispy exterior by cooking each side until perfectly bronzed and crunchy.
- Allow the Crunchwrap to rest momentarily after cooking, then slice diagonally to reveal the enticing layers within. Serve immediately while warm and at peak deliciousness.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or Beyond Meat for a vegetarian version that maintains the same protein-packed flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free tortillas and ensure taco seasoning is certified gluten-free to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Keep the skillet temperature consistently medium to prevent burning and achieve that perfect golden-brown crispy exterior without overcooking the tortilla.
- Prep all ingredients beforehand to streamline the assembly process and ensure each Crunchwrap gets equal attention during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg