Description
Baked Taco Pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring a flavorful ground beef mixture rolled inside flour tortillas, baked until golden and crispy. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, these pinwheels are served warm with your favorite dipping sauces like salsa or sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Assembly
- 4–5 large flour tortillas
- Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to get it ready for baking the pinwheels.
- Prepare Beef Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1 packet taco seasoning, 1 small finely chopped onion, and ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly blended together.
- Assemble Rolls: Lay one large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the raw beef mixture over the tortilla surface, covering it right up to the edges.
- Roll & Slice: Roll the tortilla tightly from one end to form a log. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into rounds about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
- Bake: Arrange the sliced pinwheels flat on a baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops with olive oil or melted butter to help them brown nicely. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 minutes, flipping the pinwheels halfway through baking, until the beef is fully cooked and the tortillas are golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy them with accompaniments like salsa, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the beef is fully cooked before serving for food safety.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Use homemade taco seasoning for a customizable spice level and fresher flavor.
- Brush with melted butter for a richer taste or olive oil for a lighter option.
- For crispier pinwheels, bake on a wire rack placed on the baking sheet to allow heat circulation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
