Description
These Cheesy Beef Taco Roll Ups are a delicious and easy-to-make twist on classic tacos. Ground beef seasoned with taco spices is rolled inside flour tortillas with melted cheddar cheese, then baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or game day snack, served with optional sour cream and guacamole for added flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
For Serving (Optional)
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent the roll ups from sticking.
- Cook the ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is browned evenly. Make sure to break it apart as it cooks. Once done, drain any excess fat to keep it from being greasy.
- Season the beef: Add the taco seasoning along with the amount of water specified on the seasoning packet to the beef. Stir well and let it simmer for 5 minutes so the flavors meld and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Assemble the roll ups: Spread about 1/4 cup of the prepared beef mixture evenly onto each flour tortilla. This ensures each roll up has just the right amount of filling.
- Add cheese and roll: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the beef on each tortilla. Then roll each tortilla up tightly to enclose the filling.
- Arrange in baking dish: Place each roll up seam side down in the greased baking dish. This helps keep them from unraveling during baking.
- Bake: Bake the roll ups in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese inside is melted and the edges of the tortillas turn beautifully golden brown.
- Garnish and serve: Once baked, garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve warm with sour cream and guacamole on the side for dipping or topping.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef for a lighter option.
- For spicier roll ups, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Make sure to tightly roll each tortilla to prevent filling from spilling out while baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Using fresh salsa instead of jarred can enhance flavor.
