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Keto crunchwrap cut in half showing seasoned ground beef, homemade cheese sauce, sour cream, lettuce, and tomato inside a crispy golden low-carb tortilla

Keto Crunchwraps

Low-carb crunchwraps made with seasoned ground beef, a rich homemade cheddar cream cheese sauce, sour cream, and fresh toppings, all folded inside crispy low-carb tortillas and pan-seared until golden. A high-protein keto dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 crunchwraps
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter for cheese sauce
  • 4 oz cream cheese full-fat, softened at room temperature
  • 0.25 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese shredded fresh from a block for smoothest melt
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 recommended
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning low-sodium preferred
  • 4 low-carb tortillas 10-inch burrito size strongly recommended
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1 cup extra shredded cheddar cheese for topping layer
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
  • 0.5 cup jalapeño slices optional
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking tortillas and searing wraps

Equipment

  • Large skillet or cast iron pan
  • Small saucepan for cheese sauce
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Wide spatula
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add softened cream cheese and heavy whipping cream, whisking constantly until completely smooth. Stir in shredded cheddar until fully melted and glossy. Reduce heat to low to keep warm. If the sauce tightens up, add a splash of cream and whisk together.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it apart until fully browned with no pink remaining. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and simmer for 5 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat.
  3. In another skillet, heat a thin drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Fry each low-carb tortilla for 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly golden and crisp. Reserve one full-size tortilla per wrap and cut smaller crispy pieces for the center crunch layer. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Lay one large crisped tortilla flat. Spoon seasoned beef into the center, leaving 2 inches of border around the edges. Pour warm cheese sauce generously over the beef. Place a smaller crispy tortilla piece on top. Spread sour cream over it, then layer shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and extra cheddar.
  5. Fold the edges of the outer tortilla up and over the filling, working around the circumference to create a fully sealed bundle. Press firmly. Heat the skillet with a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Place seam-side down and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until deep golden. Flip carefully with a wide spatula and cook the second side for another 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Remove from skillet and rest for 1 minute. Cut in half and top with fresh cilantro and jalapeño slices if desired. Serve warm immediately.

Notes

Use 10-inch low-carb tortillas for proper folding. Shred cheddar from a block for the smoothest cheese sauce. Run beef and cheese sauce simultaneously to save time. Hold lettuce and tomato off wraps you are storing. Cheese sauce keeps refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheats with a splash of cream. Use a wide spatula when flipping to keep the seam sealed.