Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (454g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 2 ½ tsp chili powder (12.5 ml)
  • 1 ½ tsp paprika (7.5 ml)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
  • 1 tsp onion powder (5 ml)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin (5 ml)
  • ½ tsp salt (2.5 ml)
  • ½ tsp black pepper (2.5 ml)
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (1.25 ml), optional
  • ¼ cup (60ml) water
  • 1 cup (200g) cooked seasoned rice (cilantro lime or taco-seasoned recommended)
  • 1 cup (240ml) nacho cheese sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 cup (225g) sour cream
  • 1 cup (50g) seasoned tortilla strips (or crushed spicy chips like Flamin' Hot Doritos)
  • 1-2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 4 large (10-inch/25 cm) flour tortillas

Instructions:

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain excess grease, and stir in spices. Add water and simmer until thickened.
  2. Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
  3. Lay a tortilla flat. Layer rice, beef mixture, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla strips, and jalapeños (if using) in the center. Fold in the sides of the tortilla. Roll tightly from the bottom up.
  4. Toast seam-side down in a dry skillet until golden brown and heated through (optional).