Tortilla Wraps with Ground Beef

🌯 Tortilla Wraps with Ground Beef (Serves 4)

🛒 Ingredients

For the beef filling

• 500 g (1 lb) ground beef

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp oil (olive or vegetable)

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp chili powder (optional)

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Wrap components

• 4–6 large flour tortillas

• 1 cup shredded lettuce

• 1 cup diced tomatoes

• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)

Optional sauces

• Sour cream or yogurt

• Salsa

• Mayonnaise or garlic sauce

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the beef

   • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

   • Add chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft.

   • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

2. Season

   • Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.

   • Stir in paprika, cumin, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper.

   • Cook for 5–7 minutes until fully cooked and flavorful.

   • Remove from heat.

3. Warm tortillas

   • Heat tortillas in a dry pan for 20–30 seconds per side or microwave briefly.

4. Assemble wraps

   • Place tortilla flat.

   • Add beef mixture in the center.

   • Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sauce.

5. Wrap

   • Fold in the sides, then roll tightly from bottom to top.

   • Serve warm.

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I use another meat instead of ground beef?

Yes. Ground chicken, turkey, or even lamb work well. Cooking time is similar.

Q2: Can I make this vegetarian?

Absolutely. Replace ground beef with:

• Cooked lentils

• Black beans

• Soy mince or crumbled tofu

Season the same way.

Q3: How do I keep wraps from getting soggy?

• Don’t overfill with sauce

• Drain excess fat from the beef

• Add lettuce last, just before serving

Q4: Can I prepare this ahead of time?

Yes. Cook the beef up to 2 days ahead and store it in the fridge. Assemble wraps fresh.

Q5: Are corn tortillas okay?

They work, but flour tortillas are easier to fold and less likely to break.

Q6: How spicy is this recipe?

Mild. You can:

• Skip chili powder for no heat

• Add cayenne or hot sauce for more spice

Q7: What sides go well with these wraps?

• French fries or wedges

• Coleslaw

• Corn salad

• Simple cucumber yogurt salad