Homemade Crunch Wrap Supreme
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A complete DIY Taco Bell copycat version completely homemade, made so much healthier and tastier (and so customizable). So easy, so so good!
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why i love this recipe
- Taco Bell copycat recipe. Craving that crispy, cheesy tostada shell wrapped in a warm, toasted tortilla with all of its beefy-taco-seasoned goodness from Taco Bell? Well, look no further. This is a completely homemade, DIY crunch wrap supreme recipe made so easily and conveniently right at home!
- Budget-friendly (and tastes so much better at home). Dare I say the homemade version is even better and made so much healthier? Not to mention, these bad boys are much more economical to make at home than going through the drive-thru line. Added bonus: you can even repurpose leftover ingredients as needed for a clean-out-the-fridge meal.
- So customizable. The beauty of making this at home is how customizable and flexible it really is, adjusting the meat choice, tortilla option (whole wheat is a great swap), and toppings to suit your personal preferences or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients
Ground beef
Ground beef, ground chicken, ground turkey or even pulled pork are all great options here.
Taco seasoning
Many brands love to pack in the salt so always opt for unsalted or a lower-sodium taco seasoning variety. Homemade taco seasoning is even better!
Flour tortillas
Extra large flour tortillas are ideal, leaving enough room to fold over all the fix-ins inside. Be sure to warm them first though, making the tortillas pliable and easier to fold when assembling.
Nacho cheese
For all the velvety, cheesy goodness! Use homemade or your favorite store-bought brand of nacho cheese. Queso dip can also be used.
Tostada shells
This is key for that “crunch” in a crunch wrap supreme, and also serves as a barrier from the colder ingredients (sour cream, lettuce and tomato).
Sour cream, lettuce, tomato and cheese
These are your classic add-ins but guacamole, refried beans, mushrooms or pickled jalapenos can also be added.
tips and tricks for success
- Soften the tortillas. Warm the tortillas first so they are easier to fold without cracking. Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 30 seconds.
- Do not overstuff. Size matters! Overstuffing may sound like a good idea since the filling is the best part, but this can result in ripped tortilla and overspill.
- Fold tightly. Fold the edges up and over the center as tightly as possible, cooking seam-side down first to seal the folds and preventing the filling from spilling out.
- Mix it up. Swap out the ground beef for leftover rotisserie chicken, add refried beans or even some Mexican rice.
pro tip
Toast the tostadas first.
For maximum crunchy goodness for your crunch wrap supreme, toast the tostada shells in the oven at 350°F for 3-5 minutes prior to assembling.
what to serve with homemade crunch wrap supreme
Tools For This Recipe
Large cast iron skillet
Homemade Crunch Wrap Supreme: Frequently Asked Questions
Can’t find tostada shells? Tortilla chips would be a great substitute for the tostada shells.
Yes! The ground beef mixture can be made ahead of time 1-2 days in advance and stored separately in an airtight container in the fridge.
Homemade crunch wraps are best when assembled and served immediately for maximum crunchiness. Freezing is not recommended.
Homemade Crunch Wrap Supreme
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning
- 4 12-inch flour tortillas, warmed
- ½ cup nacho cheese, warmed
- 4 tostada shells
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; stir in taco seasoning. Drain excess fat; set aside.
- Working one at a time, place ground beef mixture in the center of each tortilla. Top with nacho cheese and tostada shell. Spread sour cream in an even layer over the tostada shell; top with lettuce, tomato and cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Fold the edges up and over the center. Continue to work your way around the tortilla, folding as tight as possible.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast iron skillet. Place wrap seam-side down and cook until the underside is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook wrap on the other side, about 1-2 minutes longer.
- Serve immediately.
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So good so good!! My husband made these for dinner last night and I already want them again!
Damn delicious for sure! It was a hit. Easy, short prep and cook time. Yum in our tums.
Made these yesterday for the first time and have spent every moment since wondering why I had never made them before! Such an easy recipe and so delicious!
I have to admit that I haven’t had Taco Bell in years (soy free body here!) and so my taste buds may have changed but the filling here was super gooey. However, I’m happy to see others love and appreciate this homemade version. Thanks for the recipe and my dislike for this doesn’t at all reflect how I feel about the other recipes, this one just wasn’t my cup of tea.
To keep the goodies inside, I use a street taco on the top layer and then fold the big burrito around that. Instead of tomatoes, I use Pico de Gallo (so I don’t have to chop tomatoes, but it also adds great taste). My kids love these and think mine are better than Taco Bell.
Has anyone made this without a cast iron skillet? Definitely want to make these tonight, but I don’t own one…
I’m making 10 on friday so I will use my electric fry pan. I am confident they will turn out just fine!
Yes, I make these all the time in a non-stick skillet
Amazing! All my Taco Bell Crunchwrap fans(kids) loved it.
Can’t wait to try these tomorrow for my grown boys- but quick question. How do you keep them hot and crispy while you fry the remaining ones?
It was good. Except for the instruction to put the sour cream on the tostada. That made it soggy. Instead do beef. Tostada. Lettuce. Tomato. Then sour cream. To keep the tostada dry and crunchy
So amazing and easy we absolutely loved them and they were fun to make. We used the cheese tostitos makes that comes in a jar, with the shredded cheese
Excellent! Not sure how we ended up with leftover taco meat, but bigger tragedies have occurred. This was awesome. I could only find 10″ burrito tortillas, so I cut one in fourths, placed it over the lettuce, onions, cheese etc then folded the tortilla over the whole thin. Worked like a charm. Trent Allen – excellent suggestion of throwing some extra cheese in the pan. We’ll be making these again.
If you throw some shredded cheese down on the pan when you put the folded side down, it seals it with a crispy cheese crust. It helps it seal, AND adds a third cheese texture at the same time!
These are SOOOO good!!! Thank you!!
SO GOOD! Say “adios” to Taco Bell! These taste exactly like their CrunchWrap for a fraction of the price! My 16 year old son LOVED it!
Not to mention compared to Taco Bell this is made with real meat not whatever Taco Bell uses to put in theirs because that’s certainly does not look like real meat
I made this with chicken. My daughter and I loved it. Thank you.
Great meal. Easy to make. Hint: Found a video that puts a round cut out from another tortilla on top of the tostado tomato lettuce and cheese. It makes it easier to fold up nicely.
I made a vegetarian version and it turned out great!
Beyond Meat Ground Beef
Vegan Refried Beans
Good Foods Vegan Queso
Chao Creamery Slices
This thing is so Delicious if you follow the instruction. If you haven’t made it yet you better make it cause of how good it is . 10/10 I defiantly recommend.
Hubby loves these and I had never eaten one, made them for dinner as a treat and he bragged that they were way better than the fast food version, kids devoured them too.. Used our favorite Queso Mama white queso with green chilies and Ari will definitely make them again
Haven’t made but I will very soon, and I know it’s going to so darn good. I ordered this item off Taco Bell and it is nothing like what a taco Crunchwrap should look like.
So, thank you very much for bringing the REAL into the Crunchwrap supreme!