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Easy Chili Cheese Wrap

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These Taco Bell-inspired chili cheese wraps are packed with all the tasty flavors of the original fast-food fav. Ground beef is cooked with a bold mix of cumin, chili powder, and other spices, then combined with creamy refried beans. The mixture is wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with plenty of melted cheese, grilled golden for that perfect crunch outside and gooey warmth inside. Add a splash of hot sauce if you want a little extra kick!
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Maria from tastyhush
Updated on Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:21:18 GMT
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Craving a Chili Cheese Burrito just like Taco Bell? Give this homemade twist a try. With saucy chili, gooey cheese, and plenty of beef, you’ll pull these together quick—and they taste awesome.

INGREDIENTS

  • Flour Tortillas: 10 big 10-inch ones, perfect to wrap up all the tasty filling.
  • Cheddar Cheese: 3 cups shredded so it melts right into the filling.
  • Tomato Paste: 1 can—6 ounces or around 6 tablespoons—for a deep, rich flavor.
  • Refried Beans: 1 can (16 ounces) that makes the inside nice and creamy.
  • Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons for thickening your sauce so it’s not runny.
  • Water: 2 cups to help everything cook together into chili goodness.
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon just to make the flavors pop.
  • Cayenne Pepper: 1 teaspoon if you want a little kick.
  • Chili Powder: 3 tablespoons for a deep, spicy punch.
  • Yellow Onion: 1 medium, dice it up to cook with the meat for major flavor.
  • Ground Beef: 1 pound, so you’ve got plenty of hearty filling.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 8:
Use up the rest of your tortillas and filling the same way. Go ahead—load them with salsa and sour cream if you’re in the mood.
Step 7:
Start with a warm tortilla—pop it on your counter, sprinkle a little cheese in the middle, pile on about a third to half a cup of the meat, then tuck in the sides and roll it up tight.
Step 6:
Get your tortillas soft by microwaving each for about 15 seconds or wrap them with a wet paper towel and nuke them.
Step 5:
Now, tip in the shredded cheddar and keep stirring while it melts. Let the chili cheese filling simmer for ten minutes, making sure it doesn't stick.
Step 4:
Mix cornstarch with a splash of water (just a bit!) until smooth. Stir this into your meat and keep it on the heat till it thickens up nicely.
Step 3:
Dump in the refried beans and tomato paste, mix well, and keep going till it all comes together smooth and thick.
Step 2:
After draining off extra fat, toss in the chili powder, salt, and cayenne. Mix everything so those spices get everywhere.
Step 1:
Heat up a big pan over medium-high. Toss in ground beef and the chopped onions and cook until the beef’s no longer pink.

Serving and Storage Tips

  • For the best burritos, enjoy them hot—the filling stays creamy and cheese melts perfectly. Grab your favorite things on the side like guac, salsa, or sour cream.
  • Have extras? Wrap each burrito tight with foil or cling wrap and stash in the fridge up to 3 days.
  • Ready to eat again? Pop one in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, or warm it in the oven at 350°F for maybe 10 minutes so the insides get hot.

Tips from Famous Chefs

  • Gordon Ramsay’s secret—grate your own cheddar and you’ll get rich, melty goodness.
  • Rachael Ray goes for a splash of hot sauce on top before digging in for that extra kick.
  • Ina Garten swears by picking a good tomato paste—you’ll taste the difference in the sauce.

VARIATIONS

  • Lighten things up by using ground chicken or turkey instead of beef—you won’t lose the flavor.
  • Black beans or corn tossed in? Adds a tasty crunch and takes them up a notch.
  • Mix up your cheese—try Monterey Jack or go spicy with pepper jack for a new spin.

Chili Cheese Wrap

An easy homemade take on Taco Bell's chili cheese wrap, packed with seasoned beef, melted cheese, and creamy beans all wrapped in a warm tortilla.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Total Time
45 Minutes
By: Maria

Category: Sandwiches

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: Mexican-American

Yield: 10 Servings (10 burritos)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 10 flour tortillas, 10 inches each.
02 1 medium onion, chopped into small pieces.
03 1 pound beef, ground.
04 1 teaspoon of salt.
05 3 tablespoons of chili seasoning.
06 1 teaspoon spicy cayenne powder.
07 2 tablespoons of corn starch.
08 2 tablespoons water (mixed with cornstarch).
09 2 cups plain water.
10 A 16-ounce can of smooth refried beans.
11 1 6-ounce tomato paste can (about 6 spoonfuls).
12 3 cups cheddar, shredded fine for melting.

Instructions

Step 01

Warm a large pan on medium heat. Toss in the ground beef along with the diced onions and cook them until the meat turns brown.

Step 02

Strain any leftover grease from the pan. Sprinkle in the cayenne, chili powder, and salt, then mix everything together until it's even.

Step 03

Stir the refried beans and tomato paste into the seasoned meat. Keep stirring until it’s combined smoothly.

Step 04

In a small bowl, blend the cornstarch with a couple of tablespoons of water until it’s lump-free. Pour this mix into the skillet and cook until the mix gets thicker.

Step 05

Throw in the shredded cheddar and stir until it melts perfectly. Let the cheesy mix simmer for 10 minutes, giving it a good stir every now and then.

Step 06

To warm each tortilla, either microwave for around 15 seconds or dampen it lightly with some water and heat in the pan.

Step 07

Lay a tortilla flat, scoop about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the cheesy meat mix in the middle, and sprinkle some cheese. Fold the sides in and roll it up tightly.

Step 08

Repeat for the rest of the tortillas and meat filling. Serve with salsa and sour cream on the side if you'd like.

Notes

  1. Top your burritos with extras like avocado or jalapeños for extra deliciousness.
  2. The spice level can be adjusted by tweaking how much chili powder and cayenne you add.

Tools You'll Need

  • A big frying pan.
  • Microwave oven.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains gluten.
  • Includes dairy.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 400
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 38 g
  • Protein: 20 g