This Homemade Taco Bell Crunchwrap Recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and it is sure to please the whole family. The crispy tortilla is filled with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, and cheese—and it's all wrapped up in one easy handheld wrap that's simple and fun to eat! Your taste buds will thank you for it!
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If you're looking for an easy and delicious homemade version of Taco Bell's Crunchwrap Supreme, you've come to the right place! This recipe is simple to follow and tastes delicious.
Almost everyone loves a Crunch Wrap Supreme, and it's even better homemade! This recipe is one of our favorite homemade Taco Bell crunch wrap recipe versions. It tastes like the real thing and can be made in minutes for a quick weeknight meal.
The original version uses a crispy tostada shell, but for some reason, I cannot find them anywhere here in Canada. But do you know what tastes even better than tostadas? Doritos chips!
They give you the same crunch as biting into a tostada but have so much more flavor!
Pair these homemade crunch wraps with my homemade Authentic Pico de Gallo, Peach Pico de Gallo, or homemade Homemade Salsa for a meal everyone will love!
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What is the Crunchwrap Supreme?
The Crunchwrap Supreme is a taco-burrito hybrid that Taco Bell created. It is a warm, soft flour tortilla filled with a crunchy tostada shell, seasoned ground beef, and warm nacho cheese sauce with cool reduced-fat sour cream, crisp shredded lettuce, and diced ripe tomatoes, all wrapped up and grilled to perfection for on-the-go eating.
What is the difference between a crunchwrap and a taco?
The Crunchwrap is a Tex-Mex dish made from a flour tortilla filled with seasoned beef, shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream. A taco is a traditional Mexican dish made from a corn tortilla filled with meat, cheese, and vegetables.
Why you will love the Taco Bell crunchwrap supreme recipe
- This crunchwrap recipe uses fresh ingredients, making this version much healthier than the fast-food version.
- You will be surprised by how easy this recipe is to make.
- It is also super delicious.
- It makes a fun dinner everyone will love!
- You can customize it anyway you like with your favorite toppings.
- It's a great way to use up any leftovers you may have in the fridge.
- Last but not least, this dish is perfect for on-the-go eating. So whether you're busy running errands or just want to relax at home, this crunchwrap will hit the spot!
Ingredient notes and substitutions
This Taco Bell Crunchwrap Recipe is made with basic ingredients found at any grocery store.
- Olive oil. You could also use avocado oil.
- Onion, chopped. I used a yellow onion. You could also use onion powder.
- Garlic cloves, minced. You could also use garlic powder.
- Lean ground beef. You can use any other type of ground meat such as venison, chicken, or ground turkey.
- Taco seasoning. You can use Taco Bell Taco Seasoning Mix packet from the Taco Bell box - use as directed on the back of the package. You can substitute homemade taco seasoning if you'd prefer.
- Water. This is needed to mix with the taco seasoning.
- Large flour tortillas. I used homemade flat bread with no yeast. You can easily make large tortillas and small tortillas with this recipe. I like to make extra tortillas for leftovers the next day. You could also use boughten tortillas or a whole wheat tortilla shell.
- Small soft flour tortillas. You could also use a small plate as a template and cut smaller tortilla shells out of the large tortilla shells.
- Doritos. I used Doritos in the Nacho Cheese flavor. You could also use crunchy tostada shells, tortilla chips, or hard taco shells.
- Fresh tomatoes, diced. I like to use organic ripe tomatoes.
- Crispy lettuce, shredded or chopped. You could also use fresh spinach.
- Cheddar cheese, shredded. You could also use a Mexican cheese blend. Substitute homemade cheese sauce if you'd prefer.
- Other toppings (optional): Regular or low-fat sour cream, chopped bell pepper, salsa, pico de Gallo, or avocado.
Top Tip: To really up the flavor factor, and I mean way, way, up, use smoked queso dip instead of cheddar cheese. It is so good!!
How to make homemade Taco Bell crunchwrap recipe
This recipe is simple to follow and can be made in just a few minutes! Be sure to check out the video in the recipe card demonstrating how to prepare the crunch wrap.
First of all, add a bit of olive oil to a large skillet. Then, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat with chopped onion and garlic.
Drain any excess grease off once no pink is left in the meat and the onion is translucent. Mix the taco seasoning with water, and add the taco seasoning to the cooked ground meat. Stir until combined.
Place a large tortilla on a flat surface. Place about ½ cup of taco meat in the center of the tortilla, then add a layer of cheese on top.
Now for the best part, place Doritos in a circle around the taco meat.
Top with a drizzle of sour cream (if desired) and salsa (if desired).
Next, add lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and diced bell pepper. Finally, add any other optional ingredients you like—such as black beans or avocado.
Next, place a small tortilla shell over the filling ingredients in the center of each tortilla, press it down, and fold up the crunchwrap.
Once everything is in place, you will fold the edges of the flour tortilla over everything. To do this, carefully fold the left side over the filling, the top, the top right, bottom, bottom right, and finally the right side. You should now have a hexagon-shaped tortilla with your fillings inside.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Carefully place the crunchwrap folded side down onto the hot pan surface. Press the crunchwrap down quickly and gently to make sure the tortillas stick together and then cook for 1-2 minutes until browned on one side. Next, flip it over, and cook the other side until it is golden brown, approximately 1-2 minutes.
Repeat with your remaining homemade crunchwraps until you've made as many as you need! Once they're done, slice them in half and serve them up!. Enjoy!
If desired, serve the crunch wrap supreme with a side of salsa or guacamole for dipping. This will add even more flavor and deliciousness to an already fantastic dish!
Air fryer version
Instead of browning in a skillet, you can easily make this crunch wrap supreme in the air fryer. Start by spraying the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brushing it with olive oil or avocado oil. Next, Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F. Place the crunchwrap seam-side down and cook for approximately 5 minutes, or until the tortilla is crispy and golden brown. Slice in half and serve immediately.
Variations
There are many variations you can make to these Taco Bell crunchwraps. For example, you could:
- Use a different type of tortilla, such as a corn tortilla.
- For a larger serving, use giant flour tortillas.
- You could also add in some additional toppings, such as black beans or refried beans.
- You could add chili powder or cayenne pepper to the taco meat for a spicier version.
- Serve with hot sauce.
So get creative and have some fun with your cooking!
Equipment
To make a homemade Taco Bell crunch wrap supreme, you'll need a large skillet or frying pan to cook the meat in and brown the crunch wrap.
Storage
Store the ingredients (taco meat, lettuce, tomato, avocado, sour cream, salsa) separately in the fridge in an airtight container, and reassemble when ready. It will keep for 2-3 days.
You can freeze the leftover taco meat in a Ziploc bag or airtight container for up to 2 months.
Expert Tips
When making your homemade Taco Bell crunch wrap recipe, there are a few tips to keep in mind that will help you achieve perfection every time. Here are a few of our favorites:
- The tortilla should be crispy, so be sure to cook it long enough.
- You can use either ground beef or turkey for this recipe, whichever you prefer.
- Be sure to season the meat well with taco seasoning for extra flavor.
- Don't forget the cheese! It's what makes this dish extra delicious.
- If using a tostada, you can use the size of the tostada to determine how big the filling in the center of the tortilla should be.
- The most important thing, keep an eye on browning the outside of the crunchwrap. It cooks quickly and you don't want it to burn.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Absolutely, to make the vegan version of this crunchwrap supreme, substitute the meat for refried beans, black beans, or pinto beans. Substitute the sour cream and cheese for vegan sour cream and vegan cheese. That's it! An easy vegan version!
The Taco Bell crunchwrap supreme has 550 calories, and this homemade version has 391 calories. To reduce calories, use lower-fat sour cream and lower-fat cheese.
A crunchwrap is a tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, and lettuce. It is then cooked in a skillet on each side for a few minutes until golden brown and is served with sour cream and salsa. A burrito is a tortilla filled with rice, beans, meat, and vegetables. It is then wrapped up and baked or grilled.
It will take about 10 minutes to make a crunchwrap supreme.
This Copycat Taco Bell Crunchwrap Recipe is an amazing dish that everyone will love. This homemade version is so much better than the fast-food version. So next time you have a craving for a Crunchwrap Supreme, make it at home instead! Simple, quick, and delicious. Serve with a side of salsa or guacamole for dipping to add even more flavor and deliciousness!
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Homemade Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme Recipe (Copycat)
Equipment
- large skillet or frying pan
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves diced
- 3-4 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups lettuce shredded
- 1 tomato diced
- 40-48 Doritos chips about 5-6 for each crunchwrap
- 1 cup sour cream
Optional but Delicious Ingredients
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add olive and ground beef. Cook over medium-high heat with onion and garlic. Once no pink is left in the meat and the onion is translucent, drain off any excess grease.
- Mix the taco seasoning with water and add to the cooked ground meat. Stir until combined.
- Place a large tortilla on a flat surface. Place about ½ cup of taco meat in the center of the tortilla, and then add a layer of cheese on top of that.
- Place Doritos in a circle around the taco meat.
- Top with a drizzle of sour cream and salsa (if desired), lettuce, tomatoes, bell pepper, and avocado or any other toppings.
- Place a small tortilla shell over the filling ingredients that are in the center of the tortilla. Gently push down a little bit.
- Fold up the edges of the flour tortilla over everything. To do this, carefully fold the left side over the filling, then the top, then the top right, bottom, bottom right, and finally the right side. You should now have a hexagon-shaped tortilla with your fillings inside.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Carefully place the crunchwrap folded side down onto the hot pan surface. Press the crunchwrap down quickly and gently to make sure the tortillas stick together, then cook for 1-2 minutes until browned on one side. Flip it over, and cook the other side until it is golden brown, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Repeat with your remaining homemade crunchwraps until you've made as many as you need! Once they're done, serve them up and enjoy!
- If desired, serve the crunch wrap supreme with an extra side of salsa, guacamole, or hot sauce for dipping. This will add even more flavor and deliciousness to an already amazing dish!
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Notes
- The tortilla should be crispy, so be sure to cook it long enough.
- You can use either ground beef or turkey for this recipe, whichever you prefer.
- Be sure to season the meat well with taco seasoning for extra flavor.-
- Don't forget the cheese! It's what makes this dish extra delicious.
- If using a tostada, you can use the size of the tostada to determine how big the filling in the center of the tortilla should be.
- The most important thing, keep an eye on browning the outside of the crunchwrap. It cooks quickly and you don't want it to burn.
Kristina
Thank you for this copycat recipe! Taco Bell out of the restaurant is something I just can't eat, so I'm always looking for good copycat recipes. This one was great.
Denise
This Crunch Wrap Supreme is so much better than the Taco Bell version!
Linda
Tried this recipe and it's the best! It's so fun to make and delicious
Rob
We made these tacos because we simply did not want to go out, and we are so glad we did! The tacos were super delicious and so much fun to make at home!