Description
- Taco Pinwheels are fun, flavorful appetizers that combine classic taco ingredients wrapped in a soft tortilla and sliced into bite-sized spirals. These easy-to-make pinwheels are perfect for parties, snacks, or game day treats.
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Sour cream and guacamole for serving (optional)
Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water according to package instructions. Simmer until thickened and flavorful. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Lay tortillas flat and spread a thin layer of salsa evenly over each.
- Distribute cooked taco meat evenly over tortillas.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and cilantro over the meat.
- Roll up each tortilla tightly and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Remove plastic wrap and slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels.
- Arrange on a serving platter and serve with sour cream and guacamole if desired.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Add black beans or corn to the meat mixture for extra texture.
- Substitute cheddar with pepper jack or Monterey Jack cheese.
- Add diced jalapeños for extra heat.
- Use shredded rotisserie chicken instead of ground meat for a twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake, assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg