Description
Cheesy beefy roll-ups blend Mexican and American comfort food into a mouthwatering culinary experience. Quick and easy preparation meets satisfying flavors that will excite dinner guests and family members alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
- 8 small flour tortillas (soft taco size)
- 2 tbsps butter or oil (for brushing/baking or frying)
- ½ cup salsa or Rotel tomatoes
- ½ cup onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Sour cream
- Queso dip
- Chopped cilantro or green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Beef Preparation: Brown ground beef and onions in a large skillet over medium heat until meat transforms to a rich golden hue and onions become translucent.
- Flavor Infusion: Drain excess fat, then introduce garlic, taco seasoning, and salsa to the beef mixture, stirring vigorously to create a robust and zesty filling.
- Cheese Integration: Remove skillet from heat and swiftly fold in shredded cheese varieties, ensuring complete and even coating of the meat mixture, creating a luxurious and creamy texture.
- Final Assembly: Carefully spoon the decadent beef and cheese mixture into tortillas, rolling them tightly to form compact and delectable roll-ups ready for serving or further cooking.
Notes
- Drain Thoroughly: Remove all excess fat carefully to prevent greasy roll-ups and ensure a cleaner, more appetizing texture.
- Cheese Melting Trick: Let the residual heat melt the cheese instead of additional cooking to maintain a smooth, creamy consistency without burning.
- Seasoning Balance: Adjust taco seasoning and salsa quantities to match personal spice preferences, keeping the flavor profile vibrant but not overwhelming.
- Low-Carb Adaptation: Swap traditional tortillas with large lettuce leaves or low-carb wraps for a diet-friendly alternative that maintains the dish’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg