Description
Irresistible cheesy beefy roll-ups blend hearty beef and melted cheese in a delightful Mexican-inspired twist. Crispy edges, gooey centers, and bold flavors promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
Baking and Seasoning:
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Toppings and Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the ground beef thoroughly, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Season the beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder, stirring to distribute the spices evenly throughout the meat.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the beef mixture cool slightly for 3-4 minutes to prevent tortilla soggy.
- Lay out flour tortillas and evenly distribute the seasoned beef across the center of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the beef, covering the entire surface.
- Carefully roll each tortilla tightly, tucking in the sides to create sealed roll-ups.
- Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until the tortillas turn golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow filling to set.
- Slice each roll-up diagonally and garnish with fresh parsley and chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Always brown beef thoroughly to ensure maximum flavor and prevent any raw meat texture.
- Cool meat mixture slightly before adding to tortillas to maintain crisp tortilla texture and prevent sogginess.
- Use room temperature tortillas for easier rolling and better seal to prevent filling from falling out during baking.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or monterey jack for unique flavor profiles and added excitement.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg