Ingredients
1 pound lean or extra lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning (about 2 tablespoons)
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup salsa (mild to hot, based on spice preference)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or an alternative like Monterey Jack)
2 tablespoons melted butter
12 small flour tortillas
Sour cream
Chopped fresh cilantro
TOMATOES
Guacamole
Refried beans
Instructions
1-First, cook 1 pound of lean or extra lean ground beef in a large skillet until it’s crumbled and browned, then drain the fat. Add the taco seasoning and mix as per the packet instructions to flavor the beef perfectly.
2-Next, in a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces of room-temperature cream cheese until it’s nearly fluffy, then stir in ½ cup of salsa until well blended. Warm the 12 small flour tortillas slightly to make them pliable for easy folding.
3-On each tortilla, spread a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center, add a layer of the seasoned ground beef, and sprinkle with some of the 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Fold the tortillas like burritos, tucking in the ends to seal, and place them on a greased baking sheet.
4-Brush the tops with 2 tablespoons of melted butter, then bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool for a moment, then garnish with toppings like sour cream or guacamole.
5-Gather and prepare all ingredients, including shredding cheese and chopping any veggies.
6-Warm tortillas in a skillet for better flexibility.
7-Mix the protein with seasonings and other fillings.
8-Fill and fold each tortilla carefully.
9-Cook until golden and serve with extras for a complete meal.
Last Step:
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🕒 To save time, use pre-seasoned and cooked taco meat.
🧀 Pre-shredded cheese and pre-made salsa cream cheese mixture can streamline preparation.
🌯 Warm tortillas before filling to prevent tearing and ensure easy folding.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Standard
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco pocket
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 678 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 59 mg
