#TMCKitchenSeries: Pork and Beef Tortilla Wrap + My (Not So) Secret Ingredient to Make the Sauce Taste Better

Jan 30, 2016 | Food

My husband and I love eating out. On date nights, we enjoy trying out new restaurants and getting back to old favorites. Now that we have two kids tagging along, it is hard (and stressful!) to eat out. What we do is we just buy ingredients from the grocery and cook at home. 

One of our favorite afternoon (and midnight LOL) snack food is tortilla wraps for two reasons: 

  • It is easy to make. 
  • It is fun to experiment with.  

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Here is my version of Beef Tortilla Wraps: Beef Tortilla WrapsSaute onion and garlic in olive. I don’t like the garlic too brown because of the sunog taste so I keep it in low fire. Then, add ground beef. IMG_2557This is the part where you can also experiment and add your preferred filling. I used ground beef and lean ground pork this time, although there are times I add chunks of chicken or leftovers. 

Here comes my secret ingredient: red wine. I love how it adds flavor to beef filling and red pasta sauces so I always make sure I have stash in the kitchen cabinet. image (11)Once the beef is brown, pour red wine. I just estimate one to two tablespoons of red wine is enough to add extra kick on the sauce. IMG_2558Add lemon juice to get rid of the beef’s smell. It also gives the sauce a twist, but make sure you won’t overdo it since lemon juice could add a strong flavor. IMG_2559Mix a tablespoon of butter for a creamier flavor. You can add more depending on the serving size. Since it’s just me and my husband, a tablespoon is enough.IMG_2560Pour some corn for additional crunch and texture, although you can opt not to add this one. Stir and let it simmer for 10 minutes. You can also season it with salt, pepper, and basil leaves to achieve a desired taste. IMG_2561Once done, lay a tortilla wrap and arrange the filling in this order: cream cheese – beef filling – cheese – tomato – lettuce. IMG_2562For the cheese, I prefer using cheddar cheese and mozzarella. I also added tomatoes and romaine lettuce to give our bodies veggie fix. LOL. For your own version, you can use or dispense with any of the ingredients I mentioned and add your own twist to it. IMG_2564Toast it for three to five minutes. Serve and enjoy. 

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19 Comments

  1. Mommy Queenelizabeth

    The red wine secret ingredient! I’ll try this at home sa holiday! Thanks for sharing! šŸ™‚

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  2. Neri Ann

    Hmm I think I can do this. Matry nga!

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  3. Cheryl F.

    This food is love. My sister and I used to prepare one like this for ourselves over a chitchat. Can’t wait to try this one when she comes back.

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  4. msbolin

    Soemthing new to try again. Thanks for this.

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  5. Patty | MrsC

    Yummy!!! And yes, adding red wine to any dish with beef makes everything a whole lot yummier.

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  6. MommyPehpot

    sarap naman! Any red wine will do?

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    • Ayi

      Yes, as long as red wine šŸ™‚

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  7. Melisa Sanchez

    I still remember when my mother make a fish tuna wrap with grilled Carrot. it’s so delicious. That’s why sometimes I want to make like this.

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  8. den

    Looks yummy! I actually create wraps to or taco and I always make my special chili sauce as per request of E

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  9. Lique Dimayuga

    We love tortilla wraps too! Thanks for sharing your recipe.. Try also cream Dory then lemon zest sa wrap!

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    • Ayi

      I’ll try it. Thanks for sharing! šŸ™‚

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  10. Nicole Paler

    I used to order in KFC their Go-go sandwich, which is much like this except that it was chicken and had some lettuce. I would love to try this one out as I feel that it’ll be better tasting than the fast food one šŸ™‚

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  11. Maan Laxa

    Love your secret ingredient! We used to add wine to our meat dishes and it adds a deeper dimension of flavour.

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    • Ayi

      You can also try beer šŸ™‚ Nakakalambot din ng beef :))

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  12. Viva Kitchen Goddess

    I use wine also when I cook meat or pasta dishes as it enhances the flavor. Cheers! šŸ™‚

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  13. jennie villanueva

    wow thanks for sharing your secret hehe, didnt know i can use wine for ground beef for tortilla.. I usually use lang the instant mix haha tamad, will try your recipe one of these days

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  14. Joy

    So yummy naman! Will try it soon! šŸ™‚

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