Here’s a tasty and easy recipe for Tortilla Wraps with Ground Beef — great for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. You can keep it simple or load it up with your favorite toppings!
🌯 Ground Beef Tortilla Wraps
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: ~25 min
🧂 Ingredients
For the Filling:
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1 lb (450g) ground beef
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp taco seasoning (or chili powder + cumin + paprika + salt)
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½ tsp salt (or to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
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¼ cup water
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1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
For the Wraps:
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4–6 large flour tortillas (8–10 inch)
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1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your fave)
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1 cup shredded lettuce
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1 tomato, diced
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½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
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½ avocado or guacamole (optional)
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Salsa or hot sauce (optional)
🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the Beef:
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add a little oil (if needed), then sauté onion for 2–3 minutes until soft.
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Add ground beef and break it up with a spatula.
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Cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Season It:
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Add minced garlic, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and water.
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Stir and simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened and flavorful.
3. Warm the Tortillas:
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Warm tortillas in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven until soft and flexible.
4. Assemble the Wraps:
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Spoon some beef into the center of each tortilla.
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Top with cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and any extras you like.
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Fold the sides in and roll it up like a burrito or keep it open-style like a taco.
5. Optional: Toast Them!
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For extra crunch, grill the wraps seam-side down in a skillet for 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
🔁 Variations:
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Add black beans, corn, or rice to the filling.
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Use spicy ground sausage or chicken instead of beef.
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Try a ranch, chipotle mayo, or yogurt-lime sauce drizzle.
🧊 Meal Prep Tip:
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Make the beef in advance and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Assemble wraps fresh when ready to eat.
Would you like a low-carb version using lettuce wraps or a freezer-friendly burrito style?
