Description
These Nachos Cheese Beef Wraps are a Tex-Mex delight featuring seasoned ground beef, melty nacho cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips all wrapped inside warm flour tortillas. Pan-toasted until golden and crispy, these wraps combine gooey cheese, fresh veggies, and a subtle kick of jalapeños for a satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup water
Wraps and Toppings
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup tortilla chips (slightly crushed)
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for toasting wraps)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary to avoid greasiness.
- Season the Beef: Stir in the taco seasoning, salt, and water, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture thickens and flavors meld together.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Warm the flour tortillas briefly in a microwave or skillet to make them pliable and easier to roll without tearing.
- Assemble the Wraps: On each tortilla, layer in the center the nacho cheese sauce, cooked beef mixture, crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, and jalapeños if using. Fold in the sides and roll tightly into a burrito-style wrap.
- Toast the Wraps: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place each wrap seam-side down and toast for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, which helps seal the wrap and adds texture.
- Serve Warm: Remove the wraps from the skillet and serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- For a spicier twist, mix hot sauce into the nacho cheese sauce or the beef filling.
- Alternatively, bake the assembled wraps at 400°F (204°C) for 10 minutes instead of pan-toasting for a hands-off approach.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter meat option or use black beans for a vegetarian version.
