What to fill the tortilla with? Get inspired by our recipes for the best tortilla fillings and you won’t regret it!

Stuffed tortillas have had their place in gastronomy for a long time and have become a popular part of our regular menu as a light lunch or a tasty dinner.

They provide a lot of space not only for using one’s own imagination and thus satisfy the tastes of many gourmets.

Did you know that tortillas are also filled with sweets?

Tortilla filled with chicken

The recipe is ideal for busy days when you can conjure up a tasty dinner for your whole family in just a few steps.

What will we need

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 6 tortillas
• 175 g of cheese, grated
• 250 g of shredded chicken
• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 1 large ripe avocado
• 2 teaspoons lime or lemon juice
• a handful of chopped coriander
• 4 spoons of sour cream

Method

• Start by making a simple guacamole.
• Split, pit, peel and slice the avocado, then mash with lime or lemon juice and some spices.
• Heat a frying pan over medium heat, brush with 1 teaspoon of oil and add the tortilla.
• Sprinkle half of the tortilla with a handful of cheese, then add the chicken and a few slices of tomato. Season with a little salt and pepper.
• Bake for a while to melt the cheese, then flip and bake until the tortilla is crispy.
• Remove the tortilla from the pan and cut into quarters.
• Serve with guacamole and sour cream, sprinkled with a little cilantro.

Tortillas with cheese filling

Cheeses are quite popular, the advantage is that you can use your favorite kind and together with fresh chopped cilantro it will always taste good.

Coriander promotes appetite, improves digestion, has antispasmodic effects, prevents flatulence, is used for flu and diarrhea, strengthens the nervous system, has anti-inflammatory effects.

What will we need

• 1 1/2 cups Cheddar-type cheese
• 5 spoons of mayonnaise
• 1 sour cream
• 1 small can of corn
• 10 slices of quality ham
• pepper
• 1 teaspoon chopped coriander
• 10 tortillas

Method

1. Mix cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and corn, add a pinch of pepper.
2. Place a slice of ham on each tortilla, spread it with the mixture and sprinkle with a pinch of coriander.
3. Roll up and serve.

Tortilla with beef filling

We can’t even imagine Mexican cuisine without various flatbreads. The meat filling uses prime beef; stewed in a spicy mixture that gives it the right flavor.

What will we need

• 1000 g of ground beef
• 2 cans baked beans in tomato sauce
• 1 iceberg lettuce
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 bunch of coriander
• 1 white onion
• 100 g of cheddar cheese
• 180 g sour cream
• 200 g of guacamole
• salt
• pepper
• 8 tortillas

Method

1. Salt, pepper and dry-fry the minced lean meat in a hot pan.
2. Reduce the heat to half and fry the meat until brown so that it is loose.
3. In the meantime, dice the tomatoes and finely chop the onion and coriander.
4. Mix, add salt and pepper and let the salad rest.
5. Pour the beans into another pan, bring to a boil and let it bubble until the tomato juice has reduced and thickened.
6. When the beans are heated, add them to the meat and let them cook together for a while longer.
7. Heat the wheat pancakes and fill them with the meat mixture and chopped iceberg lettuce, cover with cheese and wrap.
8. Serve with tomato salad, sour cream and guacamole.

Tortilla filled with vegetables

You can really enjoy vegetables when you wrap them in a tortilla with different fillings. It can also serve as a less traditional treat for visitors.

What will we need

• 250 g of Gervais type cheese, Lučina
• 3 spoons of mayonnaise
• 1 white yogurt
• 1 tablespoon of finely chopped dill
• 3 cups finely chopped vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots or green peppers
• 1 cup of grated Cheddar type cheese
• salt and pepper
• 8 tortillas

Method

1. Mix cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, dill, salt and pepper together in a bowl.
2. Spread the mixture on tortillas, sprinkle with vegetables and grated cheese.
3. Roll up the tortilla, wrap it and tighten it.
4. Leave to cool in the fridge for 2 hours.
5. Before serving, cut the tortilla into several equal parts.

Homemade tortilla recipe

There’s nothing better than an authentic Mexican flatbread made at home. It’s easier than you might think!

What will we need

• 500 g plain wheat flour (you can also use half whole wheat flour)
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder

Method

1. Mix 2/3 of the flour with salt, water and olive oil in a bowl.
2. We will create a smooth and elastic dough.
3. Then gradually add the remaining flour and mix again into a smooth dough.
4. Divide the dough into 12-16 equal parts and roll each into a very thin pancake on a lightly floured rolling pin.
5. Heat a pan on the stove to a medium-high temperature and briefly fry the tortillas on it on both sides until light golden.