Crispy Southwest Wrap
Crispy Southwest Wrap is a Tex-Mex style tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, corn, cheese, and sour cream.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn canned or frozen
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1 cup cooked rice Mexican rice, white, brown, or rice pilaf
- 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack or pepper jack
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 6 –8 large flour tortillas
- Cooking oil or spray
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook and crumble until browned, then drain any excess grease.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and water. Stir until the spices coat the beef evenly.
- Add black beans, corn, chopped bell pepper, and green onion. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
- Warm the cooked rice if needed.
- Lay a tortilla flat and sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese across the center.
- Add a scoop of rice in a line along one end of the tortilla.
- Top with small dollops of sour cream and a spoonful of the beef mixture.
- Fold the sides inward and roll the tortilla tightly like a burrito to form the Crispy Southwest Wrap.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil or cooking spray.
- Place the wraps seam-side down in the skillet.
- Lightly brush or spray the tops with oil. Turn the wraps every 1–2 minutes until golden and crispy on all sides.
- Serve warm with salsa or a creamy cilantro dipping sauce.
Notes
These wraps are extremely versatile. You can add lettuce, diced tomatoes, or avocado slices for extra freshness. They also pair well with guacamole, salsa, or chipotle sauce.