Easy, tasty, and endlessly customizable 🌯
Here’s a classic tortilla wrap with seasoned ground beef that works for weeknights, meal prep, or build-your-own wraps.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if beef is lean)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup tomato sauce or salsa
- 8 flour tortillas (soft taco or burrito size)
Optional toppings:
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Salsa or hot sauce
- Avocado or guacamole
Instructions
- Cook the beef:
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil if needed, then onion. Cook 2–3 minutes until soft.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. - Season:
Add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up. Drain excess fat if needed.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. - Sauce it:
Add tomato sauce or salsa. Simmer 3–5 minutes until flavorful and slightly saucy. - Warm tortillas:
Heat tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until soft and pliable. - Assemble wraps:
Spoon beef into tortillas, add toppings, fold, and enjoy.
Wrap Variations
- Cheesy beef wrap: Add cheese to the tortilla and warm before filling.
- Tex-Mex style: Add corn, black beans, and a squeeze of lime.
- Spicy: Add chipotle powder or jalapeños.
- Meal-prep friendly: Keep beef separate and assemble fresh.
If you want, I can also give you a crunchwrap-style version, a healthy low-carb wrap, or a kid-friendly mild version. Just say the word 😄
