Who else has been missing fast food lately? I couldn’t even tell you the last time that we ate fast food, let alone Taco Bell. But in high school Taco Bell was my JAM. Especially their Crunchwrap Supreme. I haven't eaten at Taco Bell since high school but one day last week I just started craving it, HARD, so I had to recreate it. This Crunchwrap Supreme is almost identical to how I remember the Taco Bell version, so I would call it a true “copycat crunchwrap supreme”. It is SO GOOD.
During this whole stay at home order, we have cooked at home 99.9% of the time (except for one day we ordered pizza, it wasn't the best and we immediately regretted it). So when the craving for a Crunchwrap Supreme hit, I had to find a way to recreate it with what we had around the house!
Flour Tortillas
The only ingredient that we didn't have on hand was 12” flour tortillas… So I made those too. They are SO easy to make, I wrote a whole post about them, so make sure you check that out, too!
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So let’s get to the good stuff; Homemade Crunchwrap Supremes!
First, we will start off by making the ground beef filling.
In a large skillet or fry pan add the ground beef. Crumble and cook it over medium heat until it is fully browned and no pink remains.
If there is a lot of fat in the pan after cooking the beef then drain some of it off, but you will want to still have a little in the pan.
Return the beef to the pan, stir in the salsa and all of the spices. Return over medium-low heat and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Making Homemade Crunchy Corn Tortillas
If you can’t find flat crunchy corn tortillas at your local grocery store, then follow these instructions to make your own crunchy corn tortillas at home!
To make the crunchy corn tortillas, all you have to do is fry plain corn tortillas in cooking oil.
So, for this you will need at least four 6” plain corn tortillas and 1 cup of cooking oil (canola oil, vegetable oil, or any oil with a high smoke point).
In a medium sized cast iron skillet or sturdy fry pan, add the cooking oil and heat the oil over medium-low heat until it is very hot (around 350°F).
Working with one tortilla at a time, carefully slide the corn tortilla into the oil. It will begin to fry immediately. Cook for 1-2 minutes, and carefully using a pair of tongs, flip the tortilla and fry an additional 1-2 minutes until it is crispy, like a nacho chip. Transfer the fried corn tortilla to a plate lined with a piece of paper towel to drain.
Repeat the frying process until all of the corn tortillas are fried.
Please remember
Cooking with hot oil is dangerous if you don’t know what you are doing. So, be careful and take your time. If you are cooking with gas especially, make sure none of the oil drips over the edge when you are flipping/transferring the tortillas. When cooking with hot oil you should always have a kitchen fire extinguisher close by as an extra precaution if you are uneasy about it.
Assembling the Crunchwrap Supreme
For the first layer, start by laying out the 12” flour tortillas flat. In the middle of each tortilla add 1 tablespoon of sour cream, spread it into an approximate 6” circle. On top of the sour cream add the diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce.
On top of the first layer, place one 6” crunchy corn tortilla.
For the second layer, on top of the crunchy tortilla add one slice of american cheese and ¼ of the prepared beef. Also, if you are adding extra hot sauce, sprinkle it on top of the beef.
Wrap the flour tortilla by gathering the edges, starting at one side, fold the sections into the center, it should represent a hexagonal shape (like the picture shown below).
Place the wrapped tortilla, seam side down into a frying pan. Cook over medium low heat until the bottom is browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.
Carefully flip the crunchwrap supreme over onto the other side and heat for 1 minute. You don’t want to cook it very long on the second side or the lettuce will get too warm and turn slimy.
After it is browned and heated, transfer the crunchwrap to a plate and serve with additional sour cream and salsa (optional).
And that's it! Now, you've got a wonderful little bite of heaven that is basically a cloned copy of Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme!
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Crunchwrap Supreme
These crunchwrap supremes are almost identical to the fast food version, and they are so easy to recreate in your own kitchen!
Ingredients
Toppings
- 4- 12” Flour Tortillas
- 4- 6” Corn Tortillas* (see note below)
- 4 Slices of American Cheese
- 1 cup Iceburg Lettuce, shredded
- ½ cup Tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup Sour Cream
- Hot Sauce (optional)
Ground Beef Filling
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- ¼ cup Salsa, of choice
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Cumin
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Ground Beef Filling
- In a large skillet or fry pan add the ground beef. Crumble and cook over medium heat until browned and no pink remains. Remove from heat and drain. (Drain only if there is an excessive amount of fat in the beef although you will want to still have a little in the pan).
- Return the beef to the pan, stir in the salsa and all of the spices. Return over medium-low heat and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Homemade Crunchy Corn Tortillas
See the note below and follow these instructions to make crunchy corn tortillas at home!
- To make crunchy corn tortillas, all you have to do is fry plain corn tortillas in cooking oil. So, for this you will need at least four 6” plain corn tortillas and 1 cup of cooking oil (canola oil, vegetable oil, or any oil with a high smoke point).
- In a medium sized cast iron skillet or sturdy fry pan, add the cooking oil.
- Heat the oil over medium-low heat until it is very hot (around 350°F).
- Working with one tortilla at a time, carefully slide the corn tortilla into the oil. It will begin to fry immediately. Cook for 1-2 minutes, and carefully using a pair of tongs, flip the tortilla and fry an additional 1-2 minutes until crispy, like a nacho chip.
- Transfer the fried tortilla to plate lined with a piece of paper towel to drain.
- Repeat the frying process until all of the corn tortillas are fried.
Please remember that cooking with hot oil is dangerous if you don’t know what you are doing. So, be careful and take your time. If you are cooking with gas especially, make sure none of the oil drips over the edge when you are flipping and transferring the tortillas. When cooking with hot oil you should always have a kitchen fire extinguisher close by as an extra precaution if you are uneasy about it.
Assembling the Crunchwrap Supreme
- For the first layer, start by laying out the flour tortillas flat. In the middle of each tortilla spread 1 tablespoon of sour cream, spread it into an approximate 6” circle.
- On top of the sour cream add the diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce.
- On top of the first layer, place one 6” crunchy corn tortilla.
- For the second layer, on top of the crunchy tortilla add one slice of american cheese and ¼ of the prepared beef. Also, if you are adding extra hot sauce, sprinkle it on top of the beef.
- Wrap the flour tortilla by gathering the edges, starting at one side, fold the sections into the center, it should represent a hexagonal shape.
- Place the wrapped tortilla, seam side down into a frying pan. Cook over medium low heat until the bottom is browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.
- Carefully flip onto the other side and heat for 1 minute.
- Transfer the crunchwrap to a plate and serve with additional sour cream and salsa (optional).
Notes
* If you can find flat, crunchy corn tortillas at your local grocery store those will work, they need to be 6” in diameter. If not, please follow the instructions above to make your own at home!
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Sarah says
Holy cow do I need to make these! Crunch warp supreme is my guilty pleasure at Taco Bell and I only have them once a year. If I could make them at home then that would make me so happy - especially since the closest Taco Bell is more than 4 hours away.
Jessica says
They honestly taste the same!! Can't wait for you to try them! 😃