Who doesn’t love a classic Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme? The mix of seasoned beef, melted cheese, and a crispy tostada shell is perfect. Add your favorite fresh toppings, and it becomes truly irresistible. Now, what if we told you that you can easily recreate this iconic meal in your own kitchen? That’s right! Get ready to make your very own homemade version that tastes just as good, if not better, than the original. Read More…
This recipe is easy to follow and uses fresh materials for the best taste.
First, Make Your Homemade Taco Seasoning
Before you get started, let’s mix up a batch of delicious taco seasoning. This blend is full of flavor and will make your ground beef taste amazing. Plus, you can save any extra for your next taco night!
- 1 part cumin
- 1 part chili powder
- 1 part smoked paprika
- 1/2 part garlic powder
- 1/2 part onion powder
Just mix all these spices together in a small container. For this recipe, you will need about 15 grams of this seasoning mix.
Gather Your Ingredients
This recipe makes about 4-6 servings.
For the Seasoned Beef
- 450 g (1 lb) ground beef
- A pinch of salt
- 15 g of your homemade taco seasoning
- A squirt of tomato paste
- 15 g beef broth or water
- A pinch of MSG (optional, for that umami flavor)
For the Crunchwrap Assembly
- 4-6 large 12-inch flour tortillas
- 4-6 corn tortillas (or pre-made tostada shells)
- Cooking oil or baking spray
- Grated pepper jack cheese
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
- Lime juice
- Pickled onions
How to Make Your Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme
Follow these easy steps to build your masterpiece.
Step 1: Cook the Beef
- Place a pan over medium-high heat. When heated, add salt, homemade taco spices, tomato puree, and marinated beef with a pinch of MSG.
- Use a potato masher or a spatula to break the beef into small, pebble-like pieces.
- Cook until the beef is fully browned. Then, turn off the heat and stir in the beef broth or water to give it a softer texture.
- Taste and add more seasoning or salt if needed. Set the beef aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Components
- Make your crispy tostadas: Lightly spray each corn tortilla with oil. Cook it in a pan, air fryer, or under the oven broiler until it turns golden brown and crispy. This is the “crunch” in your Taco Bell classic! (You can skip this and use pre-made tostada shells).
- Grate your cheese, dice your tomatoes, and shred your lettuce. Prepare all your other toppings.
Step 3: Assemble the Crunchwraps
- Place a large flour tortilla in a warm pan. Sprinkle a handful of cheese in the center. When it starts to melt, take the tortilla out of the pan.
- Now, it’s time to build! In the center of the tortilla, add a gaggle of your skilled beef.
- A hug with a little sour cream, warm sauce, and lime juice over the beef.
- Carefully place your crispy corn tostada on top of the beef.
- Spread a little more sour cream on the tostada. Then add your fresh toppings—tomatoes, lettuce, and pickled onions.
- Be careful not to fill it over, so it’s easy to turn around.
Step 4: Fold and Toast to Perfection
- Start from one side and fold the large flour tortilla over the fillings. Keep folding in a circle until you reach the center. You’ll create a sealed, circular shape.
- Place the underside in a warm pan and cook for a few minutes to wrap it.
- Turn it until it is golden brown and crisp, and shake it on the other side.
- Repeat with your remaining crunchwraps.
Cut each Taco Bell-style Crunchwrap Supreme in half and serve immediately! Enjoy it with a bit more bittersweet cream or a warm sauce.
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