Ultimate Cheesy Beef Crunch Wraps (Printable)
Tex-Mex handheld with seasoned beef, melted cheeses, a crunchy tostada layer, lettuce, tomato and sour cream.
# What's Needed:
→ Beef Filling
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp olive oil
05 - 2 tbsp taco seasoning
06 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
07 - 1/4 cup water
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Cheese & Spread
09 - 1 2/3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
11 - 1/2 cup nacho cheese sauce
→ Crunch Layer & Wrap
12 - 4 large flour tortillas (12 in)
13 - 4 tostada shells (or small crunchy corn tortillas)
14 - 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
15 - 2 tomatoes, diced
16 - 1/4 cup sour cream
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook until thoroughly browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5 to 6 minutes.
03 - Stir in taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
04 - Warm the flour tortillas in a microwave or dry skillet until pliable and easy to fold.
05 - Lay each tortilla flat. Spread 2 tbsp of nacho cheese sauce in the center. Layer a quarter of the beef mixture over the sauce, then sprinkle with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
06 - Place a tostada shell on top of the cheese. Spread 1 tbsp of sour cream over the shell, then add shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.
07 - Carefully fold the edges of the tortilla up and over the center, pleating as you go, until the filling is fully enclosed.
08 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place each crunch wrap seam side down and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
09 - Slice each wrap in half and serve immediately while hot.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- Everything you crave about Tex-Mex folded into one hand held package that actually stays together if you follow the pleating trick.
- The tostada shell hidden inside creates a surprise crunch that catches people off guard in the best way.
02 -
- Do not skip warming the tortillas because a cold one will crack the moment you try to fold it over that tall stack of filling.
- The seam side must go down in the pan first because that is what seals the whole thing shut and prevents it from unraveling when you flip it.
03 -
- Do not overfill because generosity is your enemy when it comes time to fold and the tortilla will simply not stretch far enough to close.
- Press down gently with your spatula while the first side cooks because this flattens the wrap slightly and helps the cheese act as a sealant.