Juicy, seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh veggies wrapped in warm pita or flatbread — a comforting, handheld meal you can customize for any diet!
🧾 Base Version (Classic Recipe)
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (90/10 or leaner)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder or taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2–3 pita breads or naan rounds
- Optional: hot sauce, fresh cilantro, jalapeño slices
Instructions:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef and onion until browned; drain fat.
- Add bell pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt/pepper. Cook 3–4 min.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and remove from heat.
- Warm pita or naan; spread with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Add beef mixture and top with cheese. Fold or wrap tightly in foil.
- Optional: broil or toast for 2–3 minutes for a melted, crispy edge.
🟦 Weight Watchers
SmartPoints (per wrap): ~7–9 (varies by brand)
Adjustments:
- Use extra-lean ground beef (96% lean) or ground turkey.
- Replace pita with low-carb or WW whole wheat wrap.
- Use reduced-fat cheese and fat-free Greek yogurt.
- Cook with olive oil spray instead of oil or butter.
- Use sugar-free taco seasoning to reduce sodium.
✅ Tip: Add shredded lettuce and salsa for more volume — 0 points!
🔴 Slimming
Syns (per wrap): ~3–4 syns (depending on cheese and wrap choice)
Adjustments:
- Use extra-lean ground beef (5% fat) — Free Food.
- Use Frylight spray instead of oil — 0 syns.
- Count cheese as Healthy Extra A.
- Count wholemeal pita or wrap as Healthy Extra B.
- Swap sour cream for fat-free Greek yogurt — Free Food.
✅ SW Tip: Add mushrooms, peppers, or spinach to make it more filling and colorful without extra syns.
💪 High-Protein
Macros (per wrap):
- Calories: ~340
- Protein: 38g
- Carbs: 22g
- Fat: 10g
Adjustments:
- Use lean beef or ground chicken breast.
- Add ½ scoop unflavored whey protein to the beef mixture while cooking (stir in 2 tbsp water to blend).
- Use high-protein pita or wrap (like Mission Protein Wrap).
- Mix Greek yogurt + cottage cheese as a protein-rich sauce.
- Top with egg whites or melted cheese for extra protein.
✅ Tip: Serve with roasted veggies or protein chips for a power meal.
🥑 Keto
Macros (per wrap):
- Calories: ~410
- Protein: 34g
- Fat: 28g
- Net Carbs: 6g
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (80–85%)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 cup shredded full-fat cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- ¼ cup sour cream or cream cheese
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning (no sugar)
- ½ cup diced tomato + ¼ cup bell pepper
- Low-carb pita (like Joseph’s Lavash or almond-flour wrap)
Instructions:
- Brown beef in olive oil, drain excess fat.
- Stir in seasoning, tomatoes, and peppers.
- Add cream cheese; stir until creamy and thick.
- Fill low-carb pita or wrap, add shredded cheese, and fold.
- Toast or air-fry for 3–5 minutes for a cheesy crust.
✅ Tip: Drizzle with avocado crema (avocado + sour cream + lime) for richness.
🌯 Serving Ideas
- WW/SW: Serve with salad or roasted veggies.
- High-Protein: Add a boiled egg or protein smoothie on the side.
- Keto: Serve with guacamole or cauliflower rice.
🧊 Storage
- Fridge: Up to 4 days (wrap in foil)
- Freezer: Up to 2 months (reheat in skillet or oven)
- Meal Prep: Keep fillings separate; assemble fresh for best texture