Homemade Crunch Wrap Supreme
by Chungah
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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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I made these this past weekend and they came out great. From one food blogger to another, thank you for this awesome recipe that totally saved dinner for my family!
Confused. 4 tortillas but the servings are 8. so 2 servings per tortilla? doesnt seem that healthy..
Yes, that is correct, this recipe yields 8 servings for 4 (12-inch) flour tortillas and 4 tostada shells.
Five? You must have great mental strength to stop at five!!!
I love your photos!!!
I made these for dinner tonight..so easy to put together and soooo delicious! My husband wants to renew our wedding vows:). Thank you!
What is “nacho cheese”? Assume it’s a jarred product?
Yes!
Thanks Chungah! My kids love these! I discovered a short video at https://www.popsugar.com/food/Taco-Bell-Crunchwrap-Supreme-Recipe-37148033 for the visual learners out there. It compliments your recipe perfectly.
note:
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound ground beef
1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning
4 (12-inch) flour tortillas
I made these for my husband last week and he asked for them this week too! I couldn’t find big enough tortillas so I put a smaller taco shell in the middle and wrapped the edges of the larger tortilla around it. Worked perfectly!
Was going to make plain old tacos tonight but then I came across this recipe and figured what the heck! OMG these were good (I made 2 for me) my son had a modified version and asked for seconds. Super easy to make (no video needed) you just pull the tortilla up and turn, up and turn. Grill both sides and serve. Definitely will be adding these to my dinner repertoire.
These are AMAZING!! Super easy to make. Directions were simple to understand & there are pictures to reference. If you haven’t made these yet, Do IT!! 🙂
Thank you Chungah!!
These look incredible and I can’t wait to try them BUT – breastfeeding mama rhino? I need more information!
It looks so delicious, I will try to make it. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Thanks for posting this! Just made this for lunch and it came out perfect and delicious!
Made this for dinner tonight, only subbing lightly crushed tortilla chips for the tostada shells. I also stuck to just using shredded cheese rather than adding the nacho cheese. It was absolutely amazing! Totally recommend, will for sure make again.
I’m not sure ho these go together. do you break up the tostada shell? Sounds good but I need more instructions.J
No, the shells are not broken.
Hi! I’m new to your website after finding your yummy cookbook. My family (who are a bunch of picky eaters, but I still love them anyway!) love, love, love every recipe I’ve made of yours. Thank you oh so much!
I am vegetarian so I subbed refried beans for ground beef! So so so soooo delicious and super easy to make! Careful not to overload the crunchwrap ~ makes for an easier folding experience 🙂
Thank you so much for posting!
My husband and niece are fans of Taco Bell. I don’t eat fast food often but when I do I am totally Team Taco Time and the Crisp Bean Burrito w/ hot sauce. I came across your recipe for homemade crunch wraps and surprised them for dinner tonight with these and I am now currently the most popular person in our house 🙂
Seriously – they went nuts! Rave reviews all around, high praise, snapchat stories, even the cats got in on the act when my husband wasn’t moving quick enough and they slobbered all over the top of his crunch wrap. (Yes, I made him another one). These will now be part of my regular meal-planning rotation and my husband has asked for a breakfast version. 6 thumbs and 8 cat paws up for this recipe!
Amazing! I made these tonight and we all loved them. So simple to make too
OMG these are glorious. I made them with refried beans instead of beef and they were great!