Crunch Wraps at Taco Bell are THE THING! My entire family loves them. BUT, if they aren’t made well (ie. everything spread evenly) or are no longer hot, they can be a little disappointing.
For our homemade version we live by the rule that FLAVOR MATTERS. Each layer should bring something to the tables. So we start by seasoning our ground beef to perfections.
Make spicy sour cream by adding in your favorite taco sauce. We LOVE Trader Joe’s. Shred the lettuce and you are ready to go!
Build each wrap in this order…
Fold up and it’s ready to cook.
Cook on stove top or in an electric skillet, temperature set at med-hi. Use 1T of cooking oil or cooking spray.
WATCH CAREFULLY and turn down if it starts to burn at all.
Serve hot with spicy sour cream and salsa.
ENJOY EVERY BITE!
Crunch Wraps
Inspired by Taco Bell this is the yummier Crunch Wrap! So GOOD! @mostdeliciuoslife.com
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ⅓ cup onion, shredded or diced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼-½ tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup taco sauce
- 4 -10 inch flour tortillas
- 4 small flour tortillas ***or just cut a large one into 4ths
- 1 cup queso
- 2 cups ice berg lettuce, cleaned and thinly shredded
- 4 tostada shells
- 1 cup tomato, diced
- I cup grated cheese
- cooking oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef over medium high heat. While still pink add the onions and garlic. Break apart with spoon so there are no large pieces.Drain if necessary.
- Add tomato paste and seasonings. Cook and stir until well mixed. Salt & Pepper to taste.Set aside or remove to a bowl if using the skillet to cook the wraps.
- Mix the sour cream & taco sauce. Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- If the tortillas are at all stiff, cover with a paper towel and microwave for 15 seconds.
- 1. Lay a large tortilla onto surface. 2, Spoon about ½ cup of filling into center. Spread to about 4 inches in diameter. 3. Dollop on about 3T of queso and gently spread.4. Top with a tostada shell.5, Spread with about 2T of spicy sour cream.6, Top with around ⅓-½ cup of the lettuce.7. Sprinkle with diced tomatoes.8. Top with a little shredded cheese, about ⅓ cup.9. Place a small flour tortilla, or tortilla piece, in the center. 10. Fold up one side and then make small pleats folding all into the center.
- Heat 1T oil in skillet (or spray with cooking spray) over medium heat and place top down. Flip after 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. You can adjust the heat higher if needed but watch carefully so they don't burn. Cook for another 3-4 minutes after flipping making sure to cook through.***These are better to cook a little slowly so that the tortilla doesn't burn and the filling is heated through.
- Cut in half and serve with leftover spicy sour cream and queso.ENJOY
- NOTE: You can build these ahead and refrigerate. Just pull out and throw on the skillet when ready to eat.