Fiesta Wrapture

Spicy Ground Beef Skillet Wraps with Corn Tortillas, Fresh Salsa, and Sour Cream

30 minutes
Serves 4
DinnerMexican
Herb's take

Inspired by Tex-Mex classics, this dinner brings the sizzle of a quick skillet beef sauté wrapped in soft corn tortillas, with a bright, crunchy salsa for contrast. Along the way, you'll learn why blooming spices matters and how resting cooked beef keeps things juicy.

Ingredients

Yield
4

Instructions

  1. 01
    Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil, then add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Brown for 4-5 minutes until no longer pink. Transfer beef to a bowl and drain excess fat.
  2. 02
    Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil along with diced onion and jalapeño. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
  3. 03
    Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. 04
    Return beef to the skillet. Stir in tomato paste, drained diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 05
    Taste and adjust with additional salt if needed.
  6. 06
    Remove from heat and let the beef mixture rest for 3 minutes.
  7. 07
    While beef rests, wrap corn tortillas in a clean, damp kitchen towel and microwave for 40 seconds until warm and pliable.
  8. 08
    For the salsa, combine chopped cilantro, a generous squeeze of lime, and a pinch of kosher salt with any reserved diced tomato in a small bowl.
  9. 09
    To assemble, spoon spiced beef mixture into each warm tortilla. Top with fresh salsa and a dollop of sour cream.
  10. 10
    Serve immediately, with extra lime wedges on the side for bright, zippy contrast.

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