Description
A cheesy ground beef wrap with creamy sauce, packed with bold flavors and easy to make in under 30 minutes. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Ingredients
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For the Ground Beef Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional for heat)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend of your choice)
For the Creamy Sauce:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef Filling:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Once mostly browned, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion softens.
- Stir in salt, pepper, smoked paprika, chili powder (if using), and tomato paste. Mix well.
- Pour in the beef broth and let simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and well combined.
- Make the Creamy Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and hot sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
- Assemble the Wraps:
- Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet for a few seconds on each side.
- Spread a spoonful of the creamy sauce over each tortilla.
- Add a generous portion of the cheesy beef mixture.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and chopped cilantro if using.
- Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a wrap.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice the wrap in half and serve immediately.
- Optionally, toast the wrap in a pan for a crispy finish.
Notes
- Spicy Version: Add jalapeños or use spicier cheese.
- Low-Carb Option: Use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas.
- Tex-Mex Twist: Add black beans and corn for extra flavor.
- Extra Cheesy: Mix in cream cheese or top with queso.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keywords: cheesy beef wrap, ground beef wrap, creamy sauce wrap, Tex-Mex wrap, easy beef wrap