Description
Sizzling cheeseburger crunchwraps bring classic American diner flavors to your kitchen with a crispy, handheld twist. Melted cheese, seasoned beef, and crisp vegetables create a portable feast you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices american cheese
- 4 burger patties
Produce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Wrap and Additional Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 4 tostada shells
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup pickles, sliced
Instructions
- Shape ground beef into thin burger patties, seasoning with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Grill or pan-sear patties over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Place a tostada shell in the center of each large flour tortilla.
- Layer cooked burger patty directly on top of tostada shell.
- Spread ketchup and mustard evenly over the burger patty.
- Add a slice of american cheese on top of the burger.
- Distribute diced tomatoes, onions, and sliced pickles over the cheese.
- Sprinkle shredded lettuce across the top of the ingredients.
- Carefully fold the edges of the tortilla towards the center, creating a sealed circular wrap.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place each wrapped crunchwrap seam-side down in the skillet.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook the other side.
- Remove from skillet, let cool for 1-2 minutes, then slice diagonally and serve hot.
Notes
- Customize patty thickness for even cooking, ensuring juicy and flavorful results.
- Use high-heat cooking method to develop a delicious caramelized exterior on the burger.
- Prevent sogginess by placing tostada shell as a barrier between tortilla and wet ingredients.
- Seal edges tightly to maintain structural integrity during cooking and prevent filling from falling out.
- Adjust heat to medium to avoid burning tortilla while achieving crispy golden-brown exterior.
- Experiment with alternative cheese varieties like cheddar or pepper jack for different flavor profiles.
- Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based patties for healthier or vegetarian options.
- Add extra crunch by including crispy bacon or jalapeños for enhanced texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg