Ingredients
For the Cheese Sauce
4 tbsp unsalted butter
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup chicken broth
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp onion powder
For the Taco Meat
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 lb ground beef
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
For the Crunchwrap Assembly
1/4 cup avocado oil (for frying)
6 La Banderita Carb Counter Street Taco tortillas
12 La Banderita Carb Counter Soft Taco tortillas
6 tbsp sour cream
1/2 cup shredded green leaf lettuce
3 medium Roma tomatoes, chopped and seeded
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. Make the Cheese Sauce
- Melt butter and cream cheese in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Add shredded cheddar and onion powder. Whisk until fully combined and creamy. Keep warm.
2. Prepare the Taco Meat
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown the ground beef for 8–10 minutes, breaking it into small pieces.
- Drain all but 2 tbsp of fat. Add paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and sea salt. Stir 1 minute until fragrant. Set aside.
3. Fry the Street Taco Tortillas
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet to cover the bottom.
- Fry six Street Taco tortillas until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
4. Assemble the Crunchwraps
- On a Soft Taco tortilla, layer:
- 1/6 of taco meat
- 1/6 cheese sauce
- 1 fried Street Taco tortilla
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- 1/6 lettuce
- 1/6 chopped tomatoes
- 1/6 shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 Soft Street Taco tortilla (not fried)
- Fold the edges inward to form the signature shape.
- Fry each crunchwrap, folded side down first, until golden brown on both sides. Repeat for remaining five.
Notes
- Each crunchwrap uses one Soft Taco tortilla and two Street Taco tortillas. Make sure to have enough on hand.
- Net carbs may vary depending on ingredients—calculate with your preferred tool.
- Erythritol and monk fruit are considered negligible in carb count and are not included.
- Perfect for meal prep, weekend indulgence, or anytime you crave a low-carb Taco Bell-style treat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr