Description
These Taco Roll Ups are a fun and tasty twist on traditional tacos, featuring seasoned ground beef wrapped in soft flour tortillas with creamy sour cream, fresh veggies, and melted cheese. Pan-fried until golden and crispy, they make a perfect appetizer, snack, or casual meal served with your favorite dips.
Ingredients
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For the Roll Ups
- 8 small flour tortillas (soft and pliable)
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup chopped lettuce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Cook the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease carefully to avoid excess fat in the dish.
- Season the beef: Add the taco seasoning packet and a small amount of water to the cooked beef. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Warm tortillas: Place the tortillas in the microwave and heat for 10 seconds to soften them and make them more pliable for rolling.
- Assemble roll ups: Spread a thin layer of sour cream evenly over each tortilla. Then add a portion of seasoned beef, sprinkle shredded cheese on top, followed by diced tomatoes and optional chopped lettuce.
- Roll the tortillas: Roll each tortilla up tightly, making sure the filling stays inside, and place them seam-side down on a plate to keep them secure.
- Pan-fry the roll ups: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the rolled tortillas seam-side down and cook for about 2 minutes per side until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the roll ups from the skillet and slice into bite-sized pieces. Serve warm with salsa, guacamole, or extra sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For a gluten-free version, use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas, but be careful as they are less flexible.
- Adding lettuce is optional, but it adds a nice refreshing crunch to the roll ups.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to taste, especially if using a homemade blend.
- These roll ups can be prepared ahead of time and reheated briefly in the skillet or oven.
- Serve with your favorite Mexican-style sides like salsa, guacamole, or a tangy crema dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Taco Roll Ups, Mexican Appetizer, Ground Beef Wraps, Fried Tortilla Snack, Easy Party Food
