Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- ½ cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 4–6 tortilla wraps
- Lettuce, shredded
- Tomato, sliced
- Cucumber or onion slices (optional)
Optional Sauce
- Mayonnaise or garlic sauce
- Sour cream or yogurt
- Hot sauce or ketchup
Instructions
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Cook the beef
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. -
Season
Add ground beef, break it up, and cook until browned.
Season with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and chili powder. -
Sauce it
Stir in tomato sauce. Simmer 5 minutes until juicy but not watery.
Taste and adjust seasoning. -
Warm tortillas
Heat tortillas briefly in a pan or microwave so they’re soft and flexible. -
Assemble wraps
Spread sauce on tortilla → add beef → sprinkle cheese → add veggies. -
Wrap & toast (optional but 🔥)
Roll tightly. Toast wraps in a dry pan 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
Variations
- 🧀 Cheesy melt: Add extra cheese and grill longer
- 🌯 Burrito style: Add rice + beans
- 🌶️ Spicy: Add jalapeños or chili sauce
- 🥬 Low-carb: Use lettuce wraps instead of tortillas