Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Baked Cheesy Beef Tortilla Roll-Ups—perfect for a family dinner or snack 🌮🧀
🥩🧀 Baked Cheesy Beef Tortilla Roll-Ups
🛒 Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or mix)
- 6–8 flour tortillas
- ½ cup tomato sauce or salsa
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: chopped parsley or coriander for garnish
🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the beef filling
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft
- Add ground beef, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper
- Cook until beef is browned and fully cooked
- Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup of shredded cheese
2. Assemble the roll-ups
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Lay tortillas flat
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce or salsa on each tortilla
- Spoon the beef and cheese mixture onto each tortilla
- Roll tightly and place seam-side down in a greased baking dish
3. Top and bake
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over the roll-ups
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until cheese is melted and lightly golden
4. Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley or coriander
- Serve hot with extra salsa, sour cream, or guacamole
🔥 Tips for Perfect Roll-Ups
- Use slightly warm tortillas—they’re easier to roll without tearing
- You can add bell peppers or corn to the beef mixture for extra flavor
- For a spicy kick, add chili powder or jalapeños
If you want, I can give a quick 15-minute version using pre-cooked beef and microwave tortillas—still cheesy and delicious!
