Crunchy Beef Cheese Wraps (Print Format)
Flour tortillas stuffed with seasoned ground beef and cheese, brushed with butter and baked until golden and crispy.
# Ingredients:
→ Beef filling
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1 pound ground beef
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½ cup yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 packet taco seasoning mix
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½ cup water
→ Cheese and wraps
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1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
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1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
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6 large flour tortillas
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¼ cup melted butter or cooking oil for brushing
→ For serving
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Sour cream for dipping
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Salsa for topping
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Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
# Steps:
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Crank your oven up to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or give it a light coating of cooking spray to prevent sticking.
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Toss your ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic into a large skillet over medium heat. Cook everything together until the meat is beautifully browned with no pink spots remaining. Drain off any excess fat that builds up.
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Stir in your taco seasoning and water, letting the mixture bubble and simmer for about 2-3 minutes while stirring occasionally. You want it to thicken up nicely. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
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Mix both the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses into your seasoned beef mixture, stirring until everything is well combined and the cheese starts to melt slightly from the heat.
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Warm your tortillas quickly in the microwave for about 30 seconds or in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side. This makes them more pliable and less likely to crack when you roll them.
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Place about ½ cup of your cheesy beef mixture in the center of each tortilla. Fold in the sides first, then roll them up tightly like burritos, making sure all the filling stays tucked inside.
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Place your wraps seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each one generously with melted butter or oil - this is what gives them that amazing golden, crunchy exterior.
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Pop them in the oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping them once halfway through cooking, until they're beautifully golden brown and crispy all over.
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Serve these crunchy beauties immediately while they're hot and crispy, topped with dollops of sour cream, fresh salsa, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Get ready for some serious crunch!
# Tips:
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These wraps are perfect for when you want something more exciting than regular tacos but just as easy to make.
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The key to getting them properly crispy is that generous brush of butter or oil before baking - don't skip this step!
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You can prep these ahead of time and refrigerate them before baking, just add a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
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Try different cheese combinations like pepper jack for heat, or add some cream cheese to the filling for extra creaminess.
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These freeze great too - wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months, then bake directly from frozen.