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Cheesy Ground Beef Tortilla Roll-Ups

A quick and delicious dinner option that combines seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and soft tortillas, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 150g)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15oz / 425g)
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce or salsa (120ml)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
For the Roll-Ups
  • 4 to 5 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
  • 1 and 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (170g)
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened to room temperature (115g)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (120ml)
For Topping and Serving
  • 1/2 cup additional shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (60g)
  • 1/4 cup enchilada sauce or salsa, for drizzling over the top (60ml)
  • Fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, sour cream, or guacamole for serving

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Ground Beef Filling
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the finely diced onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Add the minced garlic and stir for 60 seconds until fragrant, then add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  3. Cook the beef for 6 to 8 minutes until no pink remains, spooning out excess fat if needed.
  4. Add black beans, tomato sauce or salsa, and spices. Stir and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired, then remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Make the Cream Cheese Base
  1. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and spreadable.
Step 3: Assemble the Roll-Ups
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Spread cream cheese mixture over each tortilla, add beef filling, sprinkle with cheese, and roll tightly.
  3. Place roll-ups seam-side down in the baking dish.
Step 4: Add Toppings and Bake
  1. Drizzle enchilada sauce or salsa over roll-ups, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  2. Let dish rest for 5 minutes before serving, topped with cilantro, jalapeños, sour cream, or guacamole.

Notes

To avoid greasy filling, drain fat from beef before adding other ingredients. Warm tortillas to prevent cracking when rolling.