Ground beef wrap: the 15-minute recipe

A ground meat wrap can be prepared in 15 minutes: brown ground beef with an onion and spices, then roll it in a large wheat tortilla with lettuce, tomato and a yogurt sauce. It can be eaten hot or cold, making it a convenient lunch to take on the go.

Here is the recipe for 4 wraps, the filling that stays in without leaking, the proper rolling technique and what distinguishes a wrap from tacos and a burrito. The meat can also be freshly ground with a meat grinder.

Ground meat wrap recipe

Here are the ingredients for 4 wraps, including the filling and yogurt sauce, then the preparation steps to follow in order to assemble them.

Ingredients for 4 wraps

• 400 g of 15% fat ground beef
• 4 large wheat tortillas (25 to 30 cm)
• 1 onion and 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tablespoon of oil
• 1 teaspoon of mild paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, salt and pepper
• For the filling: lettuce, 2 tomatoes, 1/2 cucumber, 1 red onion
• For the sauce: 1 Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon of chopped mint or parsley

Steps

1. Mix the yogurt, lemon, salt and herbs for the sauce.
2. Brown the chopped onion for 3 minutes in hot oil.
3. Add the meat and garlic, then crumble it for 6 to 7 minutes, until it is no longer pink.
4. Remove excess fat, add the spices and let cool for 2 minutes.
5. Reheat the tortillas for 15 seconds per side to soften them.
6. Fill, roll and cut diagonally in half.

The same meat and spice mixture can also be used as a filling for a crispy ground meat brick.

What meat for a wrap?

Chicken, ground beef and turkey are the most common. 15% fat ground beef remains tender and absorbs spices well. For a cold wrap, let the meat cool before filling, otherwise the steam will soften the tortilla and wilt the lettuce.

What is the filling of a wrap with ground meat?

The classic filling combines the spiced meat with fresh raw vegetables and a creamy sauce. The most common combinations:

• lettuce, tomato, cucumber and red onion;
• corn, grated carrots and cheddar;
• grilled peppers and fresh cheese;
• hummus, parsley and lemon sauce;
• yogurt-mint sauce, harissa or white sauce depending on taste.

Avoid ingredients that are too wet, which soften the tortilla. Hummus and yogurt-herb sauce can be prepared in a few pulses with a bowl chopper: see the electric chopper collection, convenient for preparing all the filling in a few minutes.

How to roll a wrap that does not open

Wrap, tacos, burrito: the difference

This table distinguishes the wrap, tacos and burrito according to the tortilla used, the way it is served and the temperature. It shows at a glance what makes the wrap unique.

The wrap is the only one of the three that can also be eaten cold, hence its popularity for lunches to take on the go. The meat from this wrap also works in ground meat tacos: you just need to adjust the size of the tortilla. For a heartier meal, the ground meat burrito adds rice and red beans.

What is the difference between a tortilla and a wrap?

The tortilla is the Mexican-origin corn or wheat flatbread. The wrap is the preparation rolled in a large wheat tortilla. In stores, the word "wrap" often refers to the tortilla itself, larger and more flexible than that of tacos.