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The Healthier Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme…taking everyone’s favorite fast food and making it healthier…and at home too. Plus all the fixings. Because loaded crunchwraps are just better. Ground meat (chicken or beef) seasoned with a homemade taco seasoning mix, layered up with cheese, peppers, crispy baked tostadas, and more! Cook these up in the skillet until they’re crispy on the outside, but warm and cheesy inside. Serve each Crunchwrap with a mix of your favorite taco toppings. They come together in minutes and are so delicious…the perfect weeknight dinner. And honestly? A whole lot better than the fast-food version.

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I would never have thought I would be typing these words, but today’s recipe is inspired by Taco Bell! Well, Taco Bell and every other brother and cousin in my life. My family has been begging me to recreate the Crunchwrap for well over a year. And after some serious convincing over Christmas, I caved in.

I know, I know. Everyone loves the Crunchwrap. it’s such a thing, but honestly? I’ve never had one. I was that very, very strange child that really didn’t care for fast food…other than Dairy Queen that is, which I of course loved. I was a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup or Cookie Dough Blizzard kind of girl. How about you? I’ve been told that I really missed out on the cookies n’ Cream Blizzard…

Anyway, I wasn’t much into fast food, but thankfully I have brothers and cousins. A few of whom, have really expressed the need for me to create this recipe. So here we are. And you know something? I’ve got to say, this homemade version is pretty darn good. I guess I can’t say it tastes just like the Taco Bell original, but it passed the test of every last family member, and they always tell it like it is.

The final word? Better than the original.

homemade tostadas

All the details on making a healthier crunchwrap…

I had to do a bit of research on these, but after making well over three dozen Crunchwraps, I kind of developed my own method.

First though, the recipe. I wanted these to be similar to a Crunch, but with more flavor, more color, and less grease. I also wanted a bit more crunch in the center.

For the taco meat, I used my chipotle chicken taco seasoning mix because it’s always everyone’s favorite. You can make these using ground beef or chicken, I’ve done it both ways now and both are equally delicious.

Once the meat is made, the rest is really just assembling.

The “Doritos” Seasoned Tostada

Well, actually, you need to make the tostadas! They are the crunchy, cheesy middle layer, and trust me, you need them. I oven-baked mine to keep them a bit healthier, then seasoned them up two ways. First with plenty of lime zest and flaky sea salt.

And second, with a simple “Doritos” seasoning blend, which is a simple as mixing garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and chili powder with salt. It. Is. DELICIOUS when sprinkled on the warm tostada. And only just a little bit addicting…

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The layers are as follows…

Large Burrito Size Tortillas…I love to use Siete Foods Grain Free Burrito Size Tortillas, which I usually just order online or pick up at Whole Foods. Not only are these healthier, but I actually prefer the taste and texture over a regular flour tortilla.

Taco Meat…but homemade, of course.

Nacho Cheese Sauce…instead of a heavy cheese sauce, I use a mix of Mexican cheeses and poblano peppers. So. Delicious.

Extra Crunchy Tostadas…but oven-baked and very well seasoned.

Sour Cream…I swapped in Greek yogurt, but if you love sour cream, go for the sour cream!

Lettuce and Tomatoes…go heavy on these. They add crunch and keep things a little more balanced.

Small Taco Size Tortillas…again, I love to use these smaller Grain Free Tortillas. But whole wheat tortillas are another great option!

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Now we can assemble

Here is what I will say, these take a second to assemble because of the multiple l layers, tacking, and then some folding at the end. BUT trust me, the extra effort is going to be worth it in the end.

I took as many photos of the stacking and wrapping as I could to help give you some visuals, but basically, you’re just layering everything up, then enclosing it all in one giant tortilla. Your first Crunchwrap will be the trickiest to assemble, but by the second, you’ll have it all figured out. And really, it’s pretty easy!

You can add in any additional sauces or more cheese, or keep it classic. I want heavy on the cilantro and lettuce and the cheese and peppers too!

Cook the Crucnhwraps in a skillet with a bit of olive oil, then serve them up with your favorite toppings. I ad avocado mashed up with lime and sea salt, plus hot sauce. My brothers do extra sour cream, hot sauce, and a little dip in some salsa too.

The Key? Serving these hot off the skillet so the tortillas are crispy and the cheese inside is warm and melty.

SO. GOOD. Better than the original because you can taste the flavor and not just lots of grease!

If you’re looking for a fun family dinner, try these! Not only are they delicious, but you can make a night out of it and get everyone in the kitchen to help assemble the CrunshWraps. They’ll be able to customize them to their liking too!

And for the adults, maybe add a nice margarita tas well. My current favorite is the very wintery frosted mistletoe margarita, but this spicy cucumber margarita is another great option! So you see? The perfect January Wednesday night at home. Homemade Crunchwraps and a margarita in hand. Hard to beat that.

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Looking for fun takeout favorites recipes? Here are my favorites: 

Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana

30 Minute Spicy Indian Butter Chicken

Better Than Takeout Dan Dan Noodles

Lastly, if you make this Healthier Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

Healthier Homemade Crunchwrap Supreme

Author: Tieghan Gerard
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 675 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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Ingredients

Taco Meat

For Assembling

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
    2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the ground meat and onion. Cook, breaking up the meat as it cooks, until the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, and salt. Add 3/4 cup water. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce has thickened slightly around the chicken, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
    3. Meanwhile, make the tostadas. Line the corn tortillas up on a sheet pan and rub lightly with olive oil. Transfer to the oven and bake 6 minutes. Flip, and bake another 4-5 minutes, until crisped. While warm, sprinkle with sea salt and lime zest or the "Doritos" seasoning blend (recipe in notes) for extra flavor.
    4. To assemble, warm a large tortilla for 20 seconds in the microwave, then brush with water to dampen. Lay flat on a surface. In the center, layer the meat, a sprinkle of cheddar, a few cubes of Monterey Jack, and a sprinkle of peppers. Add 1 tostada on top, spread with yogurt, hot sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro. Place 1 small tortilla on top, brush with water, then fold the edges of the large tortilla in, pressing to seal (see above photos). Repeat with the remaining wraps.
    5. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet, add 1 crunchwrap and cook 2-3 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown. Serve warm with any amount of desired toppings, avocado, hot sauce, yogurt, cilantro, salsa, whatever you love!

Notes

Doritos Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Add cayenne pepper for even more kick. Sprinkle over the warm tostadas. 
Tortillas: I love to use Siete Foods Grain Free Burrito Size Tortillas and their smaller Grain Free Tortillas. You can get these at Whole Foods or order online. I also love the Whole Foods Brand whole wheat tortillas. 
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This post was originally published on January 6, 2021
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  1. 5 stars
    I made these and they were amazing! My husband loved them too!

    I followed your recipe almost to the T- except use tortilla chips rather than the corn tortillas (had almost stale ones I needed to get ride of). I also sprayed them with coconut oil and cooked them in the air fryer on 345 for 8 mins. It worked great.
    Thanks for this fun, healthy addition to our mundane covid routines.

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  2. 5 stars
    Ok … this recipe is seriously so good!!! As I had it on hand, I made a slight revision in using ground pork . Secondly and this was outrageously good, after allowing the meat to absorb the water , I added balsamic vinegar and allowed to reduce down.. followed by a healthy dose of sriracha …YUM!

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  3. I made these for dinner tonight and they were fantastic! I’m a longtime devotee of Taco Bell and I can attest that these Crunchwraps were better than the original! My partner and I scarfed these down and we can’t wait to eat the leftover ones tomorrow. Making the Dorito seasoning for the tostadas was KEY! Thank you Tieghan for an awesome recipe!

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    1. Hey Kathryn,
      I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! Have the best week. xTieghan

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  4. 5 stars
    SO GOOD! These tasted just like a Crunchwrap, but even better. I loved being able to customize everything as well. The taco seasoning is great (definitely has a kick to it!) I am super excited to keep this as a regular meal in my rotation.

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    1. Hey Sarah,
      I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! Have the best week. xTieghan

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  5. 5 stars
    This recipe was so delicious!! A total flavor bomb! Way better than the original! Definitely will be making these again. 🙂

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    1. Hey Lauren,
      I am so glad this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try! Have the best week. xTieghan

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  6. This was amazing! My fiancé is a Taco Bell lover (and I’ve never had it in my life). He rated this a 10/10, so good that we will have it for dinner again tonight. My parents also made it for dinner as well and loved it. My dad is very picky and has never had anything like this before and loved it so much he asked my mom to make him another!

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  7. 5 stars
    I love all your recipes and this one is no different! So delicious!….. I pretty much use your recipes every night so thanks : )

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  8. 4 stars
    I was able to find baked tostada shells at my local Kroger so that saved me a step! They didn’t stay crispy though by the time I got them all made for my family. Still great flavor!

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  9. OH MY GOSH! These were insane! My husband loved them! We used the Siete tortillas like it said in the recipe. I was a little hesitant at first because they have an odd smell, but don’t let that throw you! They are so good. I didn’t use yogurt because I am sensitive to diary, so instead I used the avocado creama from the chicken tinga recipe and wow! This recipe is so darn good! Thank you!!!

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  10. 3 stars
    I actually combined this recipe with another to make it my own. I made a Mexican cheese sauce to put on top of the meat. The only thing I had a problem with was the large tortillas cracking when I folded the big one. I used the brand recommended, heated them, and even put water on them. When I went to fold in it cracked and was super hard to cook. This is my first time using these tortillas so I’m not sure what happened. I’ve made crunch wraps before but with flour tortillas and didn’t have the same problem. Our family loves your recipes! Maybe a video could help with this?

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    1. Hey Laura,
      Thanks for giving the recipe a try, sorry you had issues with your tortillas! Yes, I do have a video saved to my IG highlights, feel free to check that out:) xTieghan

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  12. 5 stars
    I had never had a crunch wrap before, but this looked so good I just had to try it. We all agreed – these were fabulous! Going into my favorites folder?

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  13. This came out really well! Excellent seal of approval from my hubby and me. A couple of notes to self for future: the folding was difficult but I realized the best thing was to start the cooking with the folded side down. That seemed to seal it and made it easy to flip over. We ended up using our double griddle and did 2 at a time rather than baking as I asked earlier.
    I tried to make it spicier when suggested because we like spicy. Others may prefer to use mild peppers and not use hot sauce, maybe mild salsa instead. Speaking of salsa, I’d consider swapping a chunky salsa for the chopped cherry tomatoes. Also would consider bumping up the cheese and using more yogurt or swapping in sour cream (we like dairy). We also found corn tostadas that were already crispy at our grocery store so we were able to skip the step of baking the tostadas. We just sprinkled the “Doritos” spices on top of the yogurt. As you mentioned the first one was harder (although that was our best folded one) and it was easy to assemble after that. We ended up just picking them up to eat and didn’t use any other toppings or garnishes. Thanks for this great recipe, appreciate the work it must have taken!

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  14. Why are people so nasty with the serving quantity question? Use common sense people. if you need to make 6 crunch wraps, add 2 tortillas to the recipe. I’m sure you can chop up one extra tomato if needed as well. Geez. Tieghan is a human and it was a typo and it was fixed immediately. No need to get “annoyed”. Put your energy into more important things. Tieghan – You’re a rockstar for answering so politely. I could never be an influencer (LOL). Love all your recipes. Making this one tonight and i’m stoked!

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  15. Going for it tonight and will post a review later, it took a little time to assemble the ingredients. For some reason the little mini tortillas are hard to find in our area. We really had the cheeses and spices but needed the tortillas and plain yogurt (we love yogurt but we usually buy it with fruit). Will be making with ground chicken since we’ve had a few ground beef recipes recently! Two questions:
    1) how would baking it at the end do instead of using the skillet? Would it be less crispy or about the same?
    2) would this freeze well at all – maybe assembled but not skilleted? Or maybe I’ll just freeze the individual ingredients for assembling later.

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    1. Hey Deb,
      I hope you love the recipe! I think you could definitely bake these in place of using the skillet. I have not tried freezing these, but I think if you were to assemble them and then freeze that it would work well. Let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan

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