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A white oval dish filled with golden-brown, spiral pinwheel rolls topped with chopped fresh herbs. Surrounding the dish are bowls of shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, sauce, and taco seasoning.
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Baked Taco Pinwheels

These baked taco pinwheels are a fun, bite-sized twist on taco night! Flour tortillas are filled with a seasoned ground beef mixture, rolled up, sliced, and baked until golden and crispy. They make an easy appetizer, game day snack, or quick dinner, especially when served with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time37 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground beef pinwheels, taco pinwheels
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef raw
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 Tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 4 –5 large flour tortillas
  • Olive oil or melted butter for brushing

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (232C°).

Prepare Beef Mixture

  • In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, taco seasoning, chopped onion, and parsley.
    1 pound ground beef, 1 packet taco seasoning, 1 small onion, ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • Mix until evenly blended.
    A clear glass bowl filled with a mixture of raw ground meat, chopped onions, herbs, and spices on a white background.

Assemble Rolls

  • Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface.
    4 –5 large flour tortillas
  • Spread a thin, even layer of the raw beef mixture over the tortilla, going right to the edges.
    A round piece of flatbread topped with a raw, finely minced meat mixture, spread evenly to the edges, on a plain white background.

Roll & Slice

  • Roll the tortilla up tightly from one end.
  • Slice into 1–1.5 inch thick rounds using a sharp knife.

Bake

  • Arrange the rounds flat on the baking sheet.
    A white oval baking dish filled with neatly arranged, uncooked meat pinwheels made from rolled dough with a visible minced meat and herb filling. The dish is placed on a plain white surface.
  • Brush the tops lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
    Olive oil or melted butter
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway, until beef is fully cooked and tortillas are golden brown.

Serve

  • Serve warm with salsa, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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