Description
Mac wrap with bacon cheeseburger flavor combines classic comfort food elements in a handheld delight. Crispy bacon, melted cheese, and seasoned ground beef create a satisfying meal perfect for quick lunches or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 4 strips bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 1 ½ cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or American)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sizzle ground beef in a scorching skillet, fragmenting into delectable crumbles until achieving a deep mahogany hue and complete doneness.
- Flavor Infusion: Drain excess fat, then return beef to pan and introduce finely chopped onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoky paprika, allowing aromatics to dance and develop intricate flavor dimensions for 2-3 minutes.
- Sauce Integration: Fold in ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, ensuring each morsel becomes thoroughly coated with the tangy, complex seasoning blend.
- Bacon Enhancement: Sprinkle crisp bacon fragments throughout the mixture, creating layers of smoky, savory depth that elevate the protein’s inherent richness.
- Resting Phase: Remove from heat, allowing ingredients to harmonize and intensify, concentrating the wrap’s robust flavor profile and ensuring maximum taste cohesion.
- Wrap Assembly: Carefully distribute the seasoned meat mixture onto tortillas, creating a sumptuous filling that promises a delectable culinary experience with every bite.
Notes
- Sear with Precision: Use high heat and avoid overcrowding the skillet to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust on the ground beef, ensuring maximum flavor development.
- Drain Strategically: Pat the drained meat with paper towels to remove excess moisture, preventing soggy wrap texture and maintaining a crisp, appetizing presentation.
- Balance Seasoning Carefully: Taste and adjust spices incrementally, as bacon and pre-seasoned ingredients can already contribute significant saltiness to the dish.
- Accommodate Dietary Needs: Substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles for vegetarian version, use turkey bacon for lower-fat alternative, or opt for gluten-free wraps to cater to different dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg