This easy DIY Crunchwrap Supreme recipe is even better than Taco Bell’s and is ready in a matter of minutes! They are so fast and easy, they’re sure to replace your favorite Taco Tuesday recipe.
The Crunchwrap Supreme
When I was young and carefree, and could eat at places like Taco Bell without repercussions, my favorite menu item was the Crunchwrap Supreme. It’s one of the only fast food items that I sincerely miss as a healthy adult. Truthfully, if I ate one now, I’m sure I wouldn’t enjoy it. Such is the case when you undergo a change in diet. Or just grow up. All those unhealthy processed foods lose their delight. They taste greasy and artificial. And stick with you for hours, if not days.
DIY Taco Bell Recipe
These DIY Crunchwrap Supremes taste like Taco Bell’s, but better. And you can customize them however you want. My kids LOVE them, which is always a win. But more importantly, my husband and I love them! And feel better about eating them over their fast-food counterpart. We use homemade taco seasoning and homemade baked tostadas. Of course, you can always skip these steps and just grab store-bought.
Easy Taco Tuesday Meal
Taco Bell actually sells kits, but at over $6 per kit that feeds 4 people – and doesn’t include the meat, veggies, or toppings, it’s an easy pass. This doesn’t mean you have to home-make it from scratch, though. Instead, you can buy a packet of taco seasoning, 12″ burrito tortillas, tostadas, flour street tacos, pico de gallo, and even Taco Bell sauce! Like I said, it’s such a versatile meal, you’ll be asking why you haven’t been making them for years. They are such a perfect way to celebrate Taco Tuesday!
Easy DIY Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe
Before you panic, thinking that they’re complicated or messy to make, let me assure you they are SO easy. Plus, they come together very quickly. Not only that, but the prep and clean-up is no more than a typical taco meal, like our taco pie.
To make the whole meal extra easy, assemble them on the counter ahead of time, then fold and grill them on the stovetop. Since each crunchwrap is fully enclosed, they stay warm, so don’t panic if you can’t grill them all at once. We use a stovetop griddle to make feeding our family fast and easy. It works very well for recipes like these.
This recipe is an excellent way to use up leftover taco meat and comes together in a flash. If you have crunchwraps leftover, store them in the fridge and then reheat the meat side (the non-folded side) only on the griddle or in a pan. The tostada inside won’t be crunchy anymore, but they are still delicious!
Easy DIY Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe
Equipment
- Griddle Pan (optional)
Ingredients
Taco Meat
- 1 lb ground Beef (or substitute chicken or beans)
- 2 tbsp Homemade Taco Seasoning (or a store-bought packet)
- 1 tbsp Corn Starch or Flour
- ¾ c. Water
Crunchwrap Supremes
- 6 large (12") flour Tortillas (often labeled as "burrito") [If you can only find 10" tortillas, then ALSO pick up a pack of small flour tortillas – like the street taco size.]
- 6 tbsp Nacho Cheese Sauce
- 6 tbsp Sour Cream
- 1.5 c. Lettuce, shredded
- ¾ c. Tomatoes, diced
- ¾ c. Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 6 Tostada Shells
- Optional: salsa, sliced jalapeños, black olives, guacamole, hot sauce
Instructions
Make the Taco Meat
- Brown 1lb of meat in a skillet over medium/high heat. Spoon out extra oil & liquid (discard).
- In a small bowl, whisk together water & corn starch to form a "slurry." Set aside.
- Return skillet & meat to the stove & add 2 tbsp. of Homemade Taco Seasoning. Pour "slurry" over meat & stir until seasoning is well distributed. Simmer meat over medium-low heat until thick, 3-5 minutes.
- Keep the meat covered while you assemble the crunchwraps.
Assemble the Crunchwraps
- Working one at a time or as an assembly line, spoon a few teaspoons of the cooked taco meat onto the center of each large tortilla, leaving some space around the edges.
- Next, add 1 tbsp of nacho cheese sauce on top of the meat. Place a tostada shell on top of the nacho cheese sauce. Spread a 1 tbsp of sour cream over the tostada shell.
- Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and any other desired toppings (jalapeños, black olives, etc.) on top of the sour cream.
Fold the Crunchwraps
- To fold the Crunchwraps, start by folding the edges of the tortilla up and over the filling towards the center. (If your tortillas are too small to completely cover the filling, place a flour street taco or 4" cut-out of a flour tortilla on top BEFORE folding the edges over.)
- Continue folding the edges around the filling, overlapping them as you go, until you have a hexagon-shaped package. (Don't worry if it's wonky looking – it won't matter once you sear them!)
- Place the Crunchwrap seam-side down on a preheated skillet or griddle.
Cook the Crunchwrap Supremes
- Cook the Crunchwraps on medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy. You can use a spatula to press down gently on the Crunchwrap while cooking to help seal it together.
- Once browned, remove the Crunchwrap from the skillet (if slicing, allow them to cool slightly). Serve your homemade Crunchwrap Supremes with your favorite dipping sauces, such as salsa, guacamole, or additional sour cream.
Notes
Nutrition
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