Description
Spicy taco tortilla roll-ups deliver a mexican-inspired culinary adventure packed with zesty flavors and creamy textures. Quick and easy to prepare, these roll-ups will delight guests at any gathering with their irresistible blend of ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground chicken
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground turkey
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium flame and thoroughly cook the ground protein, breaking it into fine crumbles until no pink remains. Eliminate excess grease by draining.
- Pour taco seasoning and water into the meat, stirring continuously to coat evenly. Allow the mixture to simmer and thicken for approximately 5 minutes, creating a richly seasoned filling.
- Lay tortillas flat on a clean work surface, ensuring they are smooth and wrinkle-free.
- Gently spread a uniform layer of sour cream across each tortilla, creating a creamy base that will help ingredients adhere.
- Distribute the seasoned meat mixture uniformly over the sour cream, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during rolling.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the meat, followed by a colorful layer of diced tomatoes, crisp lettuce, finely chopped green onions, and sliced black olives.
- Carefully roll each tortilla from one edge to the other, applying gentle pressure to create a tight, compact cylinder.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the rolled tortillas into bite-sized medallions, arranging them attractively on a serving platter.
- Complement the roll-ups with a side of zesty salsa for an additional burst of flavor and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use lean ground meat for a healthier version and drain fat thoroughly to reduce calories.
- Experiment with alternative proteins like turkey, plant-based crumbles, or shredded jackfruit for diverse dietary needs.
- Opt for whole wheat or low-carb tortillas to accommodate gluten-free or low-carb preferences.
- Chill roll-ups for 30 minutes before slicing to ensure cleaner, more precise cuts and easier handling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg