Description
These taco pinwheels are a delightful party snack, featuring a savory blend of seasoned meat, cheese, and fresh toppings rolled in soft tortillas.
Ingredients
Units
- 8 (10-inch) soft flour tortilla shells
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground meat (turkey, chicken, or beef will all work well)
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (16 oz / 450 g) jar Pace Picante Sauce
- 3 oz (85 g) tomato paste
- 1/2 TB cornstarch
- 1 tsp each cumin & chili powder
- 1/2 tsp each salt, garlic powder, & oregano
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz (225 g) Neufchatel cheese
- 2 c (480 ml) pre-shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- Frilled toothpicks to hold the pinwheels together
Instructions
For the Meat
- In a large skillet, brown the ground meat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, and drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté over medium to medium-high heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add 1/2 jar of Pace Picante Sauce, 1 cup water, the tomato paste, all the spices (cumin, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and oregano), and the black pepper and cornstarch; bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the meat mixture cool to at least room temperature before assembling the pinwheels.
For the Cheese Mixture
- In a bowl, mix together the Neufchatel cheese and the remaining 1/2 jar of Pace Picante Sauce; stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
Assembly
- On each tortilla shell, evenly spread about 1/2 cup of the meat mixture, then spread about 1/3 cup of the cheese mixture on top of the meat, and sprinkle with shredded lettuce.
- Tightly roll up each tortilla; trim off the ends and slice each into 8 rounds. Secure each pinwheel round with a toothpick.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use hot Pace Picante Sauce.
- These pinwheels can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- To keep them fresh, wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 20