Crispy Southwest Wrap Tastes Better From Scratch

Looking for more wrap recipes? Try my Buffalo Chicken Wraps, Cashew Chicken Wraps, or Veggie Wrap! These southwest wraps are a hybrid of a burrito and a wrap! I love toasting them so the tortilla gets crispy and golden, and we serve them warm with salsa and hot sauce! They’re loaded with good ingredients to fill you up with protein and veggies, and perfect for busy weeknights.

How to make Southwest Wraps:

Cook Ground Beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain grease. Season with a little salt and pepper and add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and water. Stir to combine. Add Vegetables. Combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, and onions and toss to combine. Saute for a 2-3 minutes. Assemble Wrap. Warm the rice. Layer tortilla with a handful of cheese evenly spread across the tortilla. Add a small scoop of rice, placing it in a line along one end of the tortilla. Add a few small dollops of sour cream, and a spoonful of the beef filling. Starting at that end, roll the tortilla up, folding in the sides like a burrito. Pan-fry Wrap. Spray skillet with cooking spray and place the wraps seam side down on the greased skillet. Brush tops of wraps lightly with oil, or spray them with cooking spray. Turn wraps every minute or two until they are golden and crispy on all sides. Serve warm, with salsa and/or a creamy cilantro dipping sauce.

Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:

To Make Ahead: You can make the filling in advance, just store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Assemble and pan-fry when ready to serve! Or, the entire wraps could be assembled a few hours ahead of time, and pan-fried when ready to eat. To Freeze: The filling or full-assembled (un-toasted) wraps can be frozen for 2-3 months. Thaw completely before pan-frying over medium heat, until warm and crispy.

Recipe Variations:

Southwest Chicken Wrap: You can substitute cooked or rotisserie chicken (about 1 ½ cups, shredded) instead place of ground beef.Veggie Wrap: Leave out the meat, and add spinach or any other chopped veggies you like!Tortillas: Use any type of tortilla you like! My favorite part is the crispy crunch when eating them! Air Fryer: Cook on 400 for a few minutes, until crispy.