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Two homemade crunchwrap supremes, one split in half.
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Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe

My homemade take on a classic fast food option, this crunchwrap supreme recipe features layers of seasoned beef, cheese sauce, crunchy tostadas, sour cream, and fresh toppings. Paired with a creamy, spicy sauce, it's quick, easy, and so delicious!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex Mex
Keyword: crunchwrap recipe, homemade crunchwrap, homemade crunchwrap supreme, how to make a crunchwrap
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Small Skillet
  • Paper Towels
  • 1 Small Saucepan
  • 1 Wooden Spoon
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef’s Knife
  • 1 Small Plate (4–5 inches / 10–12 centimeters)
  • 1 Blender or Food Processor
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients

For the Beef Filling

  • 2 tablespoon neutral oil divided
  • ½ medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 pound ground beef, 80/20
  • 2 tablespoon pickled jalapeños chopped
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

For the Tostada Shells

  • neutral oil (~1 cup / 240 milliliter, enough for ½ inch depth in pan) for frying
  • 4 corn tortillas

For the Cheese Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 slice American cheese, torn
  • 6 ounce mild cheddar cheese freshly shredded

For the Dipping Sauce

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 small garlic clove crushed
  • 1 large jalapeño
  • ½ small bunch cilantro leaves and stems roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • Pinch sugar
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ½ ripe avocado

For the Crunchwrap Assembly

  • 8 large burrito-size tortillas divided
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 small head iceberg lettuce finely shredded
  • 2 Roma tomatoes deseeded and chopped
  • 8 ounce Colby Jack cheese shredded

Instructions

Beef Filling

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add one tablespoon (15 milliliter) oil. Once shimmering, add diced onions and cook until translucent, about three minutes.
    2 tablespoon neutral oil, ½ medium yellow onion
  • Add ground beef and break into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook five to six minutes, or until browned and no longer pink.
    1 pound ground beef, 80/20
  • Add ¼ cup (60 milliliter) water, pickled jalapeños, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook one to two minutes, until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
    2 tablespoon pickled jalapeños, 2 teaspoon chili powder, 2 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, kosher salt to taste, black pepper

Tostada Shells

  • Line a plate with paper towels.
  • In a small skillet over medium heat, add ½ inch (1.25 centimeters) oil (about one cup / 240 milliliter). Once shimmering, fry each corn tortilla for 45–60 seconds per side, until golden brown and crisp.
    neutral oil (~1 cup / 240 milliliter, enough for ½ inch depth in pan), 4 corn tortillas
  • Transfer to prepared plate, season with salt, and set aside.

Nacho Cheese Sauce

  • In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Sprinkle flour over top and whisk to combine. Cook one to two minutes, until slightly darker and nutty-smelling.
    2 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • Slowly whisk in milk. Cook one to two minutes until thickened.
    1 ½ cup whole milk
  • Add American cheese, whisk until melted. Gradually add cheddar cheese, whisking between additions, until melted. Cover and keep warm.
    2 slice American cheese, torn, 6 ounce mild cheddar cheese

Dipping Sauce

  • In a blender, combine sour cream, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, sugar, and salt. Blend until smooth.
    ½ cup sour cream, 2 small garlic clove, 1 large jalapeño, ½ small bunch cilantro, ¼ cup lime juice, ¼ teaspoon cumin, Pinch sugar, kosher salt
  • Add avocado and blend again until creamy. Transfer to a resealable container and refrigerate until ready to use.
    ½ ripe avocado

Assemble the Crunchwrap

  • On a cutting board, place a large tortilla and top with a small plate (four to five inches / ten to twelve centimeters). Cut around the plate to make smaller circles. Repeat with three more tortillas; set aside.
    8 large burrito-size tortillas
  • On a large tortilla, layer ¼ cup (35 gram) beef, a drizzle of nacho cheese sauce, a tostada shell, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, and Colby Jack cheese. Top with a trimmed tortilla circle.
    8 ounce Colby Jack cheese, ½ cup sour cream, 1 small head iceberg lettuce, 2 Roma tomatoes
  • Fold the edges of the large tortilla toward the center to form pleats. Invert to hold shape. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Cook

  • In the same large skillet over medium-low heat, add remaining oil. Place crunchwraps seam-side down and cook five minutes, until golden brown.
  • Flip and cook the other side until golden. Transfer to serving platter.
  • Let cool slightly, cut in half, and serve warm with dipping sauce.

Video

Notes

Storage: Wrap cooled crunchwraps in foil, and store them in the fridge for up to three days. Keep the dipping sauce in a separate airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1804IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 525mg | Iron: 3mg