Israeli style Beef Tortilla Wraps end up golden and crunchy on the outside and a bit chewy on the inside. This is a popular Israeli tortilla that’s a hearty and lovable treat for the entire family!
What an aromatic experience of beef and fried bread!
Honestly, these tortillas are an all-time favorite of mine.
Here’s a chunked together 4-step list. It’s really easy. In around 35 minutes, you’ll have an extremely finger-lickin’ dish you can be proud of.
Instructions for Panko Crusted Beef Tortilla Wraps
- Fry the onions, beef, and spices in a bit of oil. Strain to remove excess fat. (15 minutes)
- Roll the beef mixture into 10 tortillas. (5 minutes)
- Dredge each wrap in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. (6 minutes)
- In two large skillets over medium-high heat, fry the tortilla wraps, three at a time, in a small amount of oil until golden. (10 minutes)
Enjoy!
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Hearty Israeli Breaded Beef Tortilla Wraps
Delicious and lovable fried breaded tortillas wraps filled with Ground Beef. Roll in paper wrapping, seal edges, and slice into halves, and serve.
Ingredients
Meat Mixture
- 10 oz. ground beef (280 g)
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dry basil powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder (amount is optional)
- 1½ teaspoon kosher salt (add gradually)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (amount is optional)
- 3 tablespoons oil for frying beef (any you prefer - check aroma)
Tortilla Wraps
- 10 X (10") large tortillas
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup flour (wheat/spelt/gluten-free)
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt (adjust saltiness)
Frying of Breaded Wraps
- 1/2 cup oil
Instructions
½Preparing Meat Filling
Fry onion 4 minutes, toss in beef and spices for 12 minutes. Transfer to strainer above bowl.
Brush tortilla's side facing up with egg.
Fold the left and right sides, and the bottom 1 inch inwards.
Place 2 tablespoons meat mixture above bottom fold.
With thumbs beneath tortilla and fingers over the meat, roll tortilla upwards 3 times.
Seal edge with egg and set aside.
Smear water on wrap with hands, dip entire wrap in flour, then in egg, then in panko (golden) + sesame seeds crumbs and set aside.
Frying
Fry tortillas on all sides (around 1½ minute on each side) in a few tablespoons of oil for each new batch.
Notes
Tips
Substitutions
- Swap dry basil powder with dry cilantro powder, or 1 cup chopped parsley or cilantro leaves
- Replace panko with crushed sugar-free gluten-free corn-flakes
- Wheat/spelt flour - switch with potato starch
- Passover: swap panko crumbs with coarse matzo meal mixed with 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
Nutrition Information
Yield
10Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 487Total Fat 24gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 17gCholesterol 126mgSodium 756mgCarbohydrates 46gFiber 3gSugar 2gProtein 21g
Nutrition values are estimated.