Here’s a quick, tasty recipe for Tortilla Wraps with Ground Beef — perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Think of it like a burrito or taco wrap with customizable toppings!
🌯 Tortilla Wraps with Ground Beef
📝 Ingredients:
For the beef filling:
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1 lb (450 g) ground beef
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2–3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1/4 cup tomato sauce or salsa (optional, for juiciness)
Wrap components:
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4–6 large flour tortillas
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Shredded lettuce
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Diced tomatoes
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Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.)
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Sour cream or Greek yogurt
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Salsa or hot sauce
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Avocado or guacamole
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Optional: jalapeños, corn, beans, or rice
🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the Beef Filling:
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add onion and cook until soft (about 3–4 minutes).
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Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
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Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
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Drain excess fat if needed.
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Stir in spices, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce or salsa.
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Simmer for 2–3 minutes until well combined and slightly thickened.
2. Warm the Tortillas:
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Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 10–15 seconds per side or wrap in foil and warm in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for a few minutes.
3. Assemble the Wraps:
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Lay out a tortilla and layer with lettuce, beef, cheese, tomatoes, and any other toppings you like.
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Drizzle with sour cream or salsa.
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Fold in the sides, then roll tightly from the bottom to create a wrap.
🧑🍳 Tips:
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Want a crispy wrap? Grill the filled wrap in a skillet for 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
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Make it spicy: Add chipotle peppers, jalapeños, or hot sauce.
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Make-ahead: Store cooked beef in the fridge and assemble fresh wraps as needed.