This “crunchwrap” recipe is a lot of fun and also really delicious! I can’t speak for the original Taco Bell version as I’ve never had one, but my husband has consumed way too many of them and he was impressed with this homemade attempt as well. (And we all know it’s much healthier!)

This folded wrap “hack” has been all over Tik-tok and Instagram lately and it takes a few minutes to get the hang of, but then you’ll want to make it on repeat! I didn’t photograph or film a step-by-step of the folding process so head on over to I am a Food Blog for detailed photo/video if you’re confused. It does matter what ingredients you place in each quadrant of the wrap and which direction you fold (clock-wise, please) so that the cheese layers end up on the outside and get melted when grilled. The sour cream/lettuce/tomato layer stays safe inside so we don’t end up with soggy lettuce.

I used my go-to homemade ground beef taco seasoning. It’s fast and easy and packed with flavor. Any shredded Mexican cheese will work here- just use lots of it for a nice cheesy layer. You can get creative and add diced onion and cilantro to the salad layer. Even throw in some avocado. If you’re not a big fan of tortilla chips, replace them with a crunchy veggie like raw onion, radish, or bell pepper. I served our crunch wraps with salsa and guacamole on the side.

Crunchy Folded Taco Wrap

INGREDIENTS

Taco Meat:
1 lb. ground beef (I use 85% lean)
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. paprika (or smoked paprika)
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. dried Mexican oregano (or regular oregano)
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (or 1/8 tsp. cayenne)
1 tsp. sea salt (use less if using table salt)
1/2 tsp. black pepper

~6 large (10 inch) flour tortillas
sour cream
shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
diced tomato
tortilla chips
shredded cheese (Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Mexican Cheese blend, etc.)
salsa and/or guacamole, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. To make the taco meat, combine the seasonings in a small bowl. Set aside. Preheat large skillet over medium heat and cook beef until browned. Drain the fat. Stir in the seasoning mix to coat. Pour in the water, bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook several minutes until thickened and most of the water has evaporated.
2. To make the wraps, lay the tortilla down on a cutting board. Take a knife and cut a line from the center of the tortilla to the bottom edge.
3. Spread a thin layer of sour cream over the left half of the tortilla. Sprinkle grated cheese over the right half of the tortilla. To the bottom left quarter, add shredded lettuce and tomato. On the top left quarter, top with tortilla chips. On the top right quarter, add some ground beef.
4. Starting with the bottom left corner, fold it up over the top left. Then fold it over to the top right. Finally, fold it down to the bottom right. (See detailed photos/video here.)
5. Grill in a pan over medium heat (I sprayed it with a bit of oil cooking spray) until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese melts, flipping once, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Makes ~6 crunchy wraps.

(wrap adapted from I Am a Food Blog, taco meat from this post)