Taco Rolls
Tex-Mex taco rolls — tortillas wrapped around seasoned beef and cheese, baked until crispy. Like mini burritos but smaller and crispier. Party appetizer or kid meal.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
12 min
Servings
6
Calories
341 cal
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- Tortilla3
- Chicken750 g
- Cheese1 ½ cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Mayonnaise4 ½ tbsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Tortilla3
- Chicken750 g
- Cheese1.5 cup
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Onion1.5 medium
- Mayonnaise4.5 tbsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 425°F. Brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 chopped onion. Drain. Add 1 packet taco seasoning + ¼ cup water; simmer 5 minutes.
- 2
Add 1 cup of refried beans to the meat for binding (essential for rolling).
- 3
Warm 8 medium flour tortillas (8 inch) so they're pliable.
- 4
On each tortilla, layer: 3 tablespoons beef-bean filling, 2 tablespoons shredded cheese.
- 5
Roll up tightly. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with olive oil.
- 6
Bake 15-18 minutes until golden and crispy. Serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce for dipping.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Refried beans for binding. Without them the filling doesn't hold.
- 2.Warm tortillas before rolling. Cold ones crack.
- 3.Seam-side down. Stays sealed during baking.
- 4.Brush with oil. Crispness factor.
🔬 Why It Works
Taco rolls succeed when the filling is bound (refried beans + cheese) so it doesn't fall out during baking, and the tortillas are properly warmed (pliable for rolling). Baking creates the crispy exterior; the fillings stay molten inside.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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