Description
Cheesy beef taco roll ups are a quick and easy game day treat combining seasoned ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, and soft flour tortillas into delicious handheld rolls. Perfect for sharing, customizable to your taste, and ready in under 30 minutes, these roll ups are a crowd-pleasing appetizer with gooey cheesy goodness and bold southwestern flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Filling
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp water
Assembly
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Optional: ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up clumps, until browned. Stir in taco seasoning and water, then simmer until well combined and slightly thickened.
- Assemble the Roll Ups: Lay out the flour tortillas on a flat surface. Evenly spoon a generous amount of the seasoned beef onto each tortilla. Top the beef with shredded cheddar cheese and add salsa or pico de gallo if using. Roll the tortillas tightly to secure the filling inside.
- Cook the Roll Ups: Place the assembled rolls seam-side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes until the tortillas are golden and the cheese is melted.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing into bite-sized pieces or serving whole with your preferred dips and sides.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the tortillas to prevent bursting while cooking.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and flavor.
- Warm tortillas briefly before assembling to prevent cracking.
- Brush a little water or beaten egg along the tortilla edge to help seal the roll ups.
- Let the roll ups rest a few minutes after baking before cutting to keep the cheese from spilling out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southwestern / Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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