Tortilla wraps with ground beef

⏱ Time

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Cook: 15 minutes

• Total: 25 minutes

🍽 Servings

• Makes 4 wraps

🛒 Ingredients

For the Ground Beef Filling

• 500 g (1 lb) lean ground beef

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• ¼ cup water or beef broth

For the Wraps

• 4 large flour tortillas (or whole-wheat tortillas)

• 1 cup shredded lettuce

• 1 medium tomato, diced

• ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)

• ¼ cup mayonnaise or yogurt sauce

• Optional: sliced olives, jalapeños, or pickles

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Beef

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft.

3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. Add ground beef; break it up with a spoon and cook until browned.

5. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 2: Season

1. Add paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Stir in tomato paste and water/broth.

3. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thick and juicy.

4. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 3: Warm Tortillas

• Heat tortillas in a dry pan or microwave for 10–15 seconds until soft and flexible.

Step 4: Assemble Wraps

1. Place tortilla on a flat surface.

2. Spread sauce in the center.

3. Add cooked ground beef.

4. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and extras.

5. Fold sides inward and roll tightly.

Step 5: Optional Toasting

• Toast wrapped tortillas in a hot pan 1–2 minutes per side until golden and slightly crispy.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

• Serve with fries, coleslaw, or fresh salad

• Add salsa or garlic sauce on the side

• Great for lunch boxes and meal prep

🔥 Variations

• Mexican-style: Add taco seasoning + salsa

• Cheesy wrap: Melt cheese into the beef

• Healthy: Use whole-wheat tortillas + Greek yogurt sauce

• Spicy: Add hot sauce or chopped green chilies

🧮 Weight Watchers Points (Approx.)

• 1 wrap: 7–9 WW Points
  (Using lean beef & regular tortilla)