Tortilla Wraps with Ground Beef

🌯 Tortilla Wraps with Ground Beef

These ground beef tortilla wraps are flavorful, cheesy, filling, and incredibly easy to make. The seasoned beef is tucked into soft tortillas with fresh veggies, cheese, and a creamy sauce, then toasted until golden and crisp.

🛒 Ingredients

For the beef filling:

• 500 g ground beef
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt, or to taste
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese

For the wraps:

• 6–8 medium flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 tomato, diced
• ½ cup sliced cucumber or bell pepper
• ½ cup shredded cheese
• ¼ cup sliced jalapeños, optional

Creamy sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Pinch of salt
• A little chili sauce, optional

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the beef filling
   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.

Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

Add the ground beef. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook for 6–8 minutes, until completely cooked through and nicely browned.

2. Season the beef
   Add paprika, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and tomato paste. Stir well.

Pour in ¼ cup water and simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes juicy but not watery.

Turn off the heat and mix in the shredded cheese. Allow the filling to cool slightly.

3. Make the sauce
   Mix mayonnaise, yogurt or sour cream, ketchup, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and optional chili sauce in a small bowl.

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

4. Assemble the wraps
   Warm each tortilla for about 10–15 seconds so it becomes flexible.

Place some lettuce in the center, followed by:

• Seasoned ground beef
• Diced tomato
• Cucumber or bell pepper
• Shredded cheese
• Jalapeños, if using
• A generous drizzle of creamy sauce

Don’t overfill the tortilla, or it will be difficult to roll.

5. Fold and roll
   Fold the sides of the tortilla toward the center. Then fold the bottom over the filling and roll tightly upward, creating a neat wrap.
6. Toast the wraps
   Heat a clean skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.

Place the wraps seam-side down and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.

✨ Serving Ideas

Serve immediately with:

• Extra creamy garlic sauce
• Salsa
• Guacamole
• French fries or potato wedges
• A simple salad

💡 Tips

• For extra flavor, add a little Worcestershire sauce to the beef while cooking.
• Don’t make the beef filling too wet, otherwise the tortillas can become soggy.
• Toasting the finished wraps makes them much more delicious and gives them a lovely crisp exterior.
• You can prepare the beef filling ahead of time and refrigerate it for a quick weeknight meal.

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 6–8 wraps