Description
Taco Bell’s legendary Crunchwrap Supreme gets a delicious homemade makeover with this easy recipe. Layers of seasoned beef, crispy tortilla, and melted cheese create a handheld masterpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) nacho cheese sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 cups (226 grams) Mexican cheese blend, shredded
Shells and Toppings:
- 5 large flour tortillas
- 4 tostadas or 2 cups (56 grams) tortilla chips
- 1 cup (100 grams) iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup (150 grams) tomatoes, diced
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and thoroughly cook ground beef until completely browned, eliminating any pink areas and draining excess fat.
- Incorporate water and taco seasoning into the beef, stirring and allowing the mixture to simmer for approximately 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat.
- Microwave tortillas with a damp paper towel for 20-30 seconds to enhance flexibility and prevent potential cracking during assembly.
- Position a warmed tortilla on a clean work surface and spread a generous layer of nacho cheese sauce directly in the center.
- Add the seasoned ground beef atop the cheese sauce, creating an even foundational layer.
- Carefully place a tostada shell or crispy tortilla chips over the beef to introduce a crunchy texture.
- Layer sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and additional shredded cheese on top of the crispy base.
- Cut a separate tortilla into quarters and position one quarter precisely in the center of the layered ingredients.
- Delicately fold the large tortilla’s edges toward the center, creating a compact hexagonal package that fully encapsulates the fillings.
- Warm a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and carefully place the Crunchwraps seam-side down.
- Fry each Crunchwrap for 3-4 minutes per side, achieving a golden-brown crispy exterior.
- Serve immediately with optional accompaniments like salsa, guacamole, or additional sour cream for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Customize the beef by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter protein option that keeps the dish exciting and diet-friendly.
- Prep tortillas in advance and store them wrapped in a clean kitchen towel to maintain flexibility and prevent cracking during assembly.
- Create a gluten-free version by using corn tortillas and checking that taco seasoning is certified gluten-free for sensitive diners.
- Master the folding technique by practicing on a clean surface and ensuring each fold is tight to prevent ingredients from spilling during cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg