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Grilled cheesy beef tortilla pinwheels threaded on a metal skewer over barbecue grill grates

Cheesy Beef Tortilla Pinwheels

Cheesy beef tortilla pinwheels with raw 80/20 ground beef mixed with jalapeños, onion, and parsley, spread on flour tortillas with mozzarella, rolled, sliced, skewered, and grilled until crispy, golden, and cooked through, finished with fresh chimichurri sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling
  • 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
Pinwheels
  • Large burrito-size flour tortillas
  • Freshly grated mozzarella cheese
  • Light oil or cooking spray
Chimichurri
  • 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

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Skewers (wooden or metal)

Method
 

  1. Mix ground beef, jalapeños, onion, parsley, and BBQ seasoning in a large bowl until fully combined.
  2. Spread a thin, even layer of raw beef mixture across each large tortilla. Top with freshly grated mozzarella. Roll tightly into a log.
  3. Slice into 1-inch pinwheels. Thread onto skewers. Lightly oil the outside of the tortillas.
  4. Grill over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes total, flipping every 3-4 minutes, until beef reaches 165°F, cheese is melted, and tortilla is crispy and golden.
  5. Mix chimichurri ingredients. Brush over hot pinwheels or serve on the side for dipping.

Notes

80/20 beef: The fat helps the raw mixture bind naturally on the tortilla. Leaner beef may need an egg binder.
Spread thin: Too thick and the beef will not cook through before the tortilla burns.
Flip often: Every 3-4 minutes ensures the tortilla crisps evenly on all sides.
Freshly grated cheese: Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
Soak wooden skewers: Soak in water before grilling so they do not burn on the grill.

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