Description
Delicious crunchwraps are not that difficult to make at home ;)
Ingredients
For the taco seasoning:
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. red chili flakes
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground pepper
1 tsp. salt
For the tostadas:
some vegetable oil for frying
6 small corn tortillas
1–2 tsp. taco seasoning
For the meat filling:
1–2 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
16 oz. (450g) ground beef
1 tbsp. tomato paste
1/4 cup (60ml) water
1 tbsp. taco seasoning
1/4 tsp. salt
To assemble the crunch wraps:
6 large (burrito size) wheat flour tortillas
6 small wheat flour tortillas
2 spring onions, chopped
4–5 fried Pimientos de Padrón, chopped
5.3 oz. (150g) cheddar, shredded
1/3 cup (80g) sour cream
1 can (14 oz./400g) refried beans*
1 lettuce heart, shredded
3 tomatoes, diced
salt, pepper, taco seasoning
some olive oil for frying
Instructions
1. For the taco seasoning mix the spices in a small bowl and set aside.
2. Add some vegetable oil to a large frying pan and heat up – it should be enough so the tortillas can take a little “swim”. Add one tortilla at a time and fry from both sides until nicely browned and crunchy. Take out of the pan and place on a piece of kitchen paper to drain. While still hot, sprinkle with some of the taco seasoning. Set aside.
3. Peel and chop the onion. Heat up a large pot with some olive oil, add the chopped onions and fry until soft and glossy. Add the ground beef and fry until nicely browned and crisp. Add the tomato paste and continue cooking for a minute, so the tomato paste can develop some roasting flavors. Deglaze with the water, add the taco seasoning, and salt and mix everything to combine. Let cook for a moment until the sauce has thickened and then remove from the heat and set aside.
4. Warm the large tortillas in the microwave (several seconds only) so they get a bit softer. To assemble the crunch wraps place a large tortilla on a plate or cutting board, add some meat filling on top, sprinkle with some chopped spring onions, chopped pimientos, and some shredded cheese. Add some drops of sour cream on top. Place a fried tostada on the meat filling, spread some refried beans on the tostada, add some shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and some more cheese. Season with some salt, pepper, and some more taco seasoning if you like. To finish the wrap place a small tortilla on the filling, brush with some water, and fold the edges of the large tortilla over the filling, press down to keep everything together. If the crunchwrap keeps unfolding, place the lid of a pot or something similar on top. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
5. Heat up a frying pan with some olive oil. Place a crunchwrap with the open side (the side with the folds) facing down in the pan and fry over medium-high heat for several minutes until nicely browned, then flip and repeat until evenly browned and crisp. Cut each crunchwrap in half and serve warm with salsa or your favorite hot sauce.
Notes
Enjoy cooking!