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Cheesy Beef Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe

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These Cheesy Beef Tortilla Pinwheels are a flavorful and fun appetizer or main dish featuring seasoned ground beef, jalapeños, onions, and melted mozzarella cheese rolled in large flour tortillas. Grilled to perfection, they offer a crispy exterior and juicy, cheesy center, complemented by a zesty homemade chimichurri sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

Pinwheels

  • 2 lbs 80/20 ground beef
  • 2 jalapeños, diced
  • 1/2 sweet onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • BBQ seasoning (or salt, pepper, garlic) to taste
  • Large burrito-size flour tortillas
  • Freshly grated mozzarella cheese, amount as desired
  • Light oil or cooking spray for grilling

Chimichurri Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the beef mixture: In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, diced jalapeños, diced sweet onion, chopped fresh parsley, and BBQ seasoning until fully combined and evenly distributed.
  2. Assemble the pinwheels: Spread a thin, even layer of the raw beef mixture across each large burrito-size flour tortilla. Generously top the beef layer with freshly grated mozzarella cheese. Carefully roll each tortilla tightly into a log shape.
  3. Slice and prepare for grilling: Cut each rolled tortilla into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Thread the pinwheels onto skewers to keep their shape. Lightly coat the outside of the tortillas with light oil or cooking spray to promote crisping on the grill.
  4. Grill the pinwheels: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the skewered pinwheels on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes total, turning every 3-4 minutes to ensure even cooking. Grill until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, the cheese is fully melted, and the tortilla exterior is crispy and golden brown.
  5. Make the chimichurri sauce: While grilling, combine the chopped parsley, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Mix well to integrate all flavors.
  6. Serve: Brush the freshly grilled pinwheels with chimichurri sauce or serve it on the side as a flavorful dipping accompaniment. Enjoy warm.

Notes

  • Use 80/20 ground beef for a good balance of flavor and moisture.
  • Adjust jalapeño quantity to control heat level.
  • Ensure the beef is fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
  • Skewering the pinwheels helps maintain their shape during grilling.
  • The chimichurri sauce adds a fresh, zesty contrast but can be omitted if preferred.
  • These pinwheels can also be cooked on a stovetop grill pan if an outdoor grill is unavailable.

Find it online: https://cookedbysarah.com/cheesy-beef-tortilla-pinwheels-recipe/