🌯 Cheesy Ground Beef Tortilla Wraps
🛒 Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (or a mix)
½ cup cream cheese or sour cream (for creaminess)
½ cup tomato sauce or salsa
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
5–6 large tortillas
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook the Beef Filling
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
Stir in ground beef, cook until browned and no longer pink.
Mix in bell pepper, tomato sauce (or salsa), chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Wraps
Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface.
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese or sour cream.
Add a few spoonfuls of beef mixture across the center.
Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese.
- Roll & Bake (Optional for Crispy Finish)
Roll up the tortilla tightly like a log.
Place seam-side down on a greased baking tray.
Sprinkle more cheese on top if desired.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve
Slice in half, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Serve hot with extra salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.