I love Chili and I love crunch wraps, so I wanted to combine them together with my own spin for the best Chili Cheese Crunch Wrap ever! It’s all about the warm flavorful chili that is paired with gooey cheddar cheese and Fritos inside a warm toasted tortilla!
I’ve had my fair share of quick drive-thru experiences at Taco Bell with the kids where we all ordered crunch wraps and chili cheese burritos. They were tasty but back in my mind I always knew that I could make major improvements. The only reason we went through the drive-thru in the first place was that our family was on the road and in a hurry. I think we all fall into this trap from time to time.
There is nothing fancy about this recipe, it’s simple and easy. This is one of the main reasons why we make them so much in our home during the colder months. Everyone loves them and they’re full and happy, this is a success!
INGREDIENTS
- ¾ lb Ground chuck 80/20
- ⅓ lb Ground chorizo
- ½ White onion diced
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1.5 cups Tomato sauce
- 1- 1.5 cups Water
- 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp Mexican chili powder
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Onion powder
- ½ tsp Cumin powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 pack 12” flour tortillas
- 1 pack 4” flour tortillas
- 1-2 packs Sharp shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 bag Fritos
- INSTRUCTIONS
- Start off by cooking the ground chuck and chorizo in a skillet until it’s browned. Remove and place in a bowl. Now add the chopped onions and garlic, cook them down for 6-8 minutes and add the browned meat back into the skillet with the onions and garlic.
- At this time, add the seasoning: ancho chili powder, Mexican chili powder, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes, this will intensify the flavors in the meat.
- Add the tomato paste and tomato sauce. Stir for a few minutes and let it thicken a bit.
- Add the water and let it cook for 20ish minutes. Or until it’s the consistency you like.
- Once the chili is done remove and flip the cast iron over, using the backside as a griddle surface for the crunch wraps.
- Build the crunch wrap, starting with the large flour tortilla, shredded cheddar cheese, Frito chips, chili, Frito chips, shredded cheddar cheese and then the smaller flour tortilla. Fold the edges over into the crunch wrap.
- Toast the crunch wrap by placing the creased side down first, this will lock in the shape and keep it from falling apart. Toast for 60-90 seconds and flip, repeat the process and then it is complete.
- Serve and enjoy with family and friends!
