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6) Taco-Seasoned Beef and Cheddar Pinwheels

Taco night in one bite. Cheesy, a little spicy, and easy to eat on the couch without a plate. One of my kids eats only the cheese out of the middle. The other two eat everything. I call that a win.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning 1 oz
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 4 large flour tortillas 10-inch
  • 1/2 cup diced green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro optional
  • Cooking spray or a little oil

Method
 

  1. Brown beef in a skillet over medium heat, drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Let beef cool 5 minutes, then mix with softened cream cheese, cheddar, green onions, and cilantro.
  3. Spread mixture evenly over each tortilla. Roll tightly and chill 15 minutes.
  4. Slice each roll into 1-inch pinwheels. Heat a skillet with spray and toast pinwheels 1 minute per side if you want them warm.