Cheesy Beef And Veggie Tortilla Wraps

Cheesy beef and veggie tortilla wraps are a delicious and easy meal that can be customized to your liking. Here is a general guide on how to prepare them, including tips for the beef and veggie fillings, and different ways to cook the finished wrap.

Part 1: Preparing the Ingredients

1. Cook the Ground Beef

• Ingredients: Ground beef, onions, and seasonings are a good starting point.¹ Popular seasonings include taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.²
• Process:
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.³
  • Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it’s browned and no longer pink (about 5-6 minutes).⁴
  • If using a higher fat content beef, drain any excess grease.⁵
  • Add finely chopped onions and any other seasonings you’ve chosen. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and fragrant.
  • You can also add a tablespoon or two of tomato paste and a little water to create a saucy filling.

2. Prepare the Vegetables

You have many options here, and you can use a mix of raw and cooked vegetables.

• Raw Veggies for Crunch:
  • Shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine)⁶
  • Diced tomatoes⁷
  • Shredded carrots⁸
  • Sliced red onions⁹
  • Diced bell peppers¹⁰
  • Crushed corn chips for extra crunch¹¹
• Cooked Veggies:
  • Sautéed bell peppers and onions (like for fajitas)¹²
  • Sautéed mushrooms, carrots, or spinach (these will wilt and “melt” into the filling)
  • Roasted vegetables like zucchini or eggplant

3. Prepare the Sauce and Cheese

• Cheese: Shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or a Mexican blend are all great choices for their melty quality.¹³
• Sauce: A simple sauce can be made by mixing mayonnaise with a bit of chipotle peppers in adobo, sriracha, or lime juice.¹⁴ You can also use sour cream, Greek yogurt, or a pre-made cheese sauce.

Part 2: Assembling and Cooking the Wraps

1. Assemble the Wraps

• Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave for about 20 seconds to make them more pliable and easier to fold.¹⁵
• Lay the tortilla flat.¹⁶ You can use the popular “TikTok tortilla hack” by cutting a slit from the center to the bottom edge.¹⁷ This creates four quadrants for easy folding.
• Spread your chosen sauce or a layer of cheese on the tortilla.¹⁸
• Add the cooked beef mixture and then the vegetables.
• Folding:
  • If you didn’t use the “hack,” place the filling in a line down the center. Fold in the sides and then roll tightly from the bottom.
  • With the “hack,” fill each of the four quadrants with a different ingredient (e.g., cheese, beef, sauce, and veggies). Fold the bottom left quarter up, then over, and continue folding until you have a compact wrap.¹⁹

2. Cook the Wraps

Cooking the assembled wraps is a key step to get a crispy exterior and melted cheese.20

• Pan-frying:
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  • Place the wrap in the pan, seam-side down first, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the tortilla is golden and crispy and the cheese has begun to melt.
  • Flip the wrap and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes.²¹
• Oven/Air Fryer:
  • Place the assembled wraps on a lined baking sheet or in the air fryer basket, seam-side down.²²
  • Lightly brush with olive oil for extra crispiness.
  • Bake at around 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, or air fry for 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy.

Enjoy your cheesy beef and veggie tortilla wraps with extra sauce on the side for dipping!