Description
Baked Taco Pinwheels are a delicious and fun appetizer featuring ground beef seasoned with taco spices, rolled inside flour tortillas, sliced into pinwheels, and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for parties, snacks, or game day, these pinwheels are flavorful and easy to make.
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 & Baking
- 4–5 large flour tortillas
- Olive oil or melted butter for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the pinwheels to a golden brown.
- Prepare Beef Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, taco seasoning, finely chopped onion, and fresh parsley. Mix everything together thoroughly until evenly blended.
- Assemble Rolls: Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread a thin, even layer of the raw beef mixture over the entire tortilla, covering it right to the edges for maximum flavor in every bite.
- Roll & Slice: Carefully roll the tortilla up tightly from one end to the other to form a log. Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 1 to 1.5 inch thick rounds, creating individual pinwheels.
- Bake: Arrange the pinwheel slices flat on a baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops of the pinwheels with olive oil or melted butter to promote browning. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the beef is fully cooked and the tortillas are crisp and golden brown.
- Serve: Serve the baked taco pinwheels warm alongside salsa, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauces for a delicious appetizer or snack.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier twist.
- Make sure the beef is cooked thoroughly during baking by slicing thinly and flipping halfway.
- Adding shredded cheese inside before rolling can enhance flavor and texture.
- Serve with guacamole or pico de gallo as tasty dipping options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
