Description
Fiesta Pinwheels are a delicious Mexican-inspired appetizer perfect for any gathering. These pinwheels feature a flavorful filling rolled up in tortillas and sliced into bite-sized pieces, making them a crowd-pleasing party snack.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4-6 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup corn, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (4 oz.) chopped mild green chilies
- 1 can (4 oz.) chopped jalapenos
- 1/2 cup minced cilantro
For Serving:
- Guacamole
- Salsa
Additional Items:
- 7 9-inch flour tortillas (or 6 10-inch tortillas)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef until almost cooked through. Add garlic and seasonings, then drain off any excess grease.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Add remaining ingredients, including the cooked beef.
- Assemble the Pinwheels: Spread filling on each tortilla, roll them up tightly, then sear them in a skillet.
- Chill and Slice: Refrigerate the roll-ups for at least 3 hours, then slice into rounds before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground chicken or turkey as a substitute for beef.
- For storage, keep the pinwheels covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve fresh for best taste.
- To freeze, flash freeze the pinwheels before storing in a freezer-safe container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Rolling, Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
